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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

 

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

The Database Administrator I provides database administration for Microsoft SQL Server/ Epic Cache/ Oracle, including but not limited to administration, replication, backup/restore procedures, and related components such as Reporting Services, Analysis Services, and Integration Services, in addition to providing support for databases outside of SQL. This entry-level position is usually assigned smaller or less complex systems or business units than are assigned to the higher levels.

A day in the life of a Database Administrator I, at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Take ownership of problems through to resolution over a wide variety of systems and technologies.
• Ensure internal database systems are managed to the highest standard by following industry best practice. 3. Handles basic issues and problems.
• Refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Demonstrate problem management ownership and prevention of downtime.
• Actively contribute to the development of existing and new IT processes and procedures to enhance service transition and service operation lifecycle stages.
• Demonstrate self-starter capabilities identifying areas of improvement and taking action in order to address service impacting issues.
• Provide operational support for the Epic Cache/ Oracle/Windows/SQL Server database environment.
• Database backup/restores, daily checks, maintenance tasks and building new database instances and applying service packs.
• Manage and escalate problems as appropriate and investigate defects or problems, work with infrastructure and external vendors to identify solutions and support any fixes that are required as part of service improvement.
• Follow the Change Management procedure and other standard practices in installing, configuring and supporting databases and related items in Test and Production environments.
• Ensure service uptime is prioritized and all faults, incidents and problems are responded to in an efficient manner without negatively impacting SLAs and reporting metrics in place.
• Upgrade or maintain software at a time when the impact to the business is minimized.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH's Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

 

• Bachelor's level degree in Information Technology, Math, Computer Science, or other related field, or equivalent (4 years) relevant experience.
• Possesses a beginning to working (or, if no degree, 4+ years) knowledge of subject matter.
• Analytical skills, Communication skills, Adaptable and flexible.
• Windows Server Operating Systems Security concepts and technologies, including PCI & PHI understanding.
• Active Directory, Group Policy, DBS, DHCP & DFS. Enterprise storage, Enterprise-scale patch management & related maintenance methodologies.
• Network principles, protocols & Technologies.
• Epic Cache, Cogito, Oracle, SQL, and other database technology platforms backup & recovery, including Disaster Recovery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Two years of experience.
• Prior healthcare experience. 

 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $82,513.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.