What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at Mass General Brigham?
Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Summary
Job Summary
Perform activities related to the day-to-day administration and maintenance of databases, ensuring that the database(s) is available, performing properly, and safe.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Education
Bachelor's Degree Information Systems preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Experience
database administration experience in a networked environment 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Hybrid
Work Location
123 Main Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Summary
Job Summary
Perform activities related to the day-to-day administration and maintenance of databases, ensuring that the database(s) is available, performing properly, and safe.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
- Provides administration, technical support and troubleshooting of servers/databases.
- Performs data integrity, backups, restores and disaster recovery.
- Installs, creates, and configures servers/databases.
- Conducts database performance monitoring and capacity planning.
- Evaluates tools/products related to SQL Server database administration.
- Performs monthly patching.
- Provides technical consultation on operational projects.
- Collaborates with vendor representatives as needed.
- Supports all enterprise database applications managed by DFCI Database services, including but not limited to Oracle, MySql, Microsoft SQL, OEM and supporting software.
- Experience with Microsoft SQL from version 14 forward
- Familiarity with Oracle SQL, RMAN, PostgreSQL, MySQL and Linux/Unix
- Scripting experience with SQL and familiarity with shell scripting
- Under direction of the DFCI Database Manager, provides technical support to both in-house IS staff and user departments regarding DFCI database applications
- Provides consulting services for DFCI; work with various IS departments in the process of database integration.
- Documents all DFCI Database processes for both internal use and for direct customer support
- Evaluates business needs for end users and recommends solutions in accordance with DFCI/MGB database platform standards
- Acts as a liaison between third-party vendors and end-user during implementation and
- Works with other MGB IS support groups as appropriate to support and troubleshoot hardware, software, and network infrastructure issues
- Periodic after hours and weekend work to perform tasks that cannot be done during
- Participates in Database Site Team on-call rotation
- All other duties as assigned.
Education
Bachelor's Degree Information Systems preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Experience
database administration experience in a networked environment 2-3 years required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Linux).
- Strong knowledge of relational Database Systems.
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with cross functional teams including staff at all levels of the organization including both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work requirements.
- Ability to understand and embrace processes.
- Ability to successfully negotiate and collaborate with others of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organization.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Hybrid
Work Location
123 Main Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
EEO Statement
Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
