Banner DBA

BlackStone eIT

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain the Banner database environment, including installation, updates, and configuration.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Troubleshoot database issues and implement solutions proactively to maintain data integrity.
• Support migration and upgrades of the Banner system and associated databases.
• Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive information and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
• Collaborate with functional teams to enhance the Banner system capabilities and support user needs.
• Document database processes and maintain records of configurations and changes.
• Stay updated with Banner application updates, patches, and best practices.

• Minimum 10 years hands-on with strong experience as Oracle and SQL Server DBA and handling Ellucian Banner Student Information System database.
• Database Management Systems (DBMS): Proficiency in popular DBMSs like Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• SQL and Query Optimization: Strong SQL skills for querying databases and understanding optimization techniques.
• Backup and Recovery: Knowledge of backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and tools for data restoration.
• Performance Tuning: Ability to analyze and improve database performance through indexing, query optimization, and resource allocation.
• Security Management: Understanding of database security practices, user roles, permissions, and data encryption.
• Data Modelling and Design: Skills in designing normalized database schemas and understanding data relationships.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell) to automate tasks.
• Replication and Clustering: Knowledge of database replication, high availability solutions, and clustering technologies.
• Cloud Database Management: Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Oracle) and managing databases in cloud environments.
• Ellucian Banner (version 9) Student Information System Administration and Database management - installation, configurations, ORDS API s ,Access management, Ethos Identity Services, integration with other systems, including upgrades, patching.