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Associate Database Administrator
As an Associate Database Administrator in the Enterprise Data Platforms department, you’ll support the foundational database systems that enable patient care, research, analytics, and operational excellence at one of the world’s top cancer centers.
**This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career professionals to deepen their expertise in Oracle database management, Linux scripting, and enterprise‑level data operations while contributing to meaningful, mission‑driven work.**
What’s in it for you?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy paid medical benefits, generous PTO, strong retirement plans, and wellness programs designed to support both your personal and financial well‑being.
- Career Development: Grow your skills through hands‑on experience, mentorship from senior DBAs, access to enterprise technology, and opportunities for professional training.
- Purposeful Work: Your contributions help maintain secure, high‑performing databases that support clinical care, cancer research, and institutional operations.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive, innovative team that values learning, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.
Summary
The Associate Database Administrator supports DBAs and Senior DBAs in managing and maintaining MD Anderson’s enterprise database environments. Responsibilities include assisting with installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, monitoring, troubleshooting, and database design tasks. This is an entry‑level role ideal for candidates with at least 2 years of Linux scripting and Oracle database management experience.
Major Work Activities
System Implementation & Support
- Assist in installing, configuring, testing, and managing databases in alignment with vendor, project, and institutional standards.
- Utilize the appropriate DBMS software and versions based on user and system requirements.
- Help configure database security to ensure only approved users and data owners can access sensitive information.
- Support databases and systems the team implements and maintains.
- Assist with installing database patches to address vulnerabilities and software defects.
- Learn and effectively use database tools and utilities adopted by the team.
- Apply institutional privacy regulations related to PHI and PCI.
Database Design
- Support information gathering for database design based on application requirements.
- Implement high‑availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions as directed by team leads.
- Configure backup and recovery strategies based on RTO and RPO needs set by data owners.
- Assist in configuring centralized backup tools for backup, log shipping, and restore processes.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Assist in monitoring database performance and health using centralized monitoring tools.
- Ensure alerts and thresholds are configured correctly to notify the team or on‑call support.
- Respond to user‑reported issues promptly and professionally.
- Support DBAs in optimizing database configurations and tuning slow queries.
- Proactively monitor warning signals and take action before issues escalate.
Other Duties
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Information Technology.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Required: 2 years Database installation, programming and maintenance. or
- Required: With preferred degree, no experience required.
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis.
Preferred Experience:
At least 2 years experience with Linux scripting & Oracle database management.
Work location: This is remote position. Prefer a local Houston candidate as there will be onsite training.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
