University of Nebraska System

Oracle System Administrator
Job Description

Job Summary:

Incumbent will be responsible for ensuring continuous availability of Nebraska Student Information Systems (NeSIS), including Oracle software and servers. Design and implementation of enterprise system architecture. Maintain existing systems by applying patches and upgrades. Monitor, analyze and ensure system performance, capacity, and uptime meet university service level agreements within a 24x7 operation. Troubleshooting complex problems individually, with other members of the team, and with third parties. Requires regular interaction with other networking, systems, and University professionals in the design and delivery of services. This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

Additional Info

About Us:

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in IT related field


3 years experience with enterprise level software or equivalent

 

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems

DevOps programming including bash and PowerShell scripting.

SQL Tuning, Query and Relational Database concepts.

Management of log files, system alerts and vulnerability reports.

Preference given to those with experience in Oracle Database, Oracle Middleware, Oracle SQL, Oracle Enterprise Applications, PHIRE change management software

 

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

 

Special Instructions:

Please note:  Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and is categorized as on-site.  Once a candidate is hired into this role, hybrid work arrangements (defined by NU ITS as a minimum of three days per week on one of NU Campuses - Lincoln, Omaha, or Kearney and up to two days per week remote) may be available for candidates who successfully meet minimum performance criteria during the initial probationary employment period. 

Information at a Glance
Req Id:  2346
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska System (UNOP)
Org Unit:  SIS Technical Support Team UNCA
Job Location:  Kearney, NE 68847, Lincoln, NE 68588, Omaha, NE 68182
Application Review Date:  7/8/26
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  Minimum of $63,600
Job Type:  Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:  Hybrid
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  humanresources@nebraska.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.

Posting Start Date:  6/22/26