Manager, Enterprise Database Services
San Francisco, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Enterprise Database Services Manager at UCSF leads a team responsible for the administration performance and security of all major enterprise database platforms including Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL and Epics InterSystems IRIS. This position plays a key role in supporting UCSFs clinical academic and research missions by ensuring database environments are reliable secure and compliant with institutional and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who thrives in a complex mission-driven environment excels in cross-functional collaboration and is committed to continuous service improvement and operational excellence.
The Enterprise Database Services Manager will positively impact UCSFs operations and culture by ensuring UCSFs enterprise level databases are operable secure efficient and effective in service of the UCSFs mission. This team member will advance the UCSFs mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across stakeholders. This role will execute the Universitys vision while modeling UCSFs culture and values.
Department Overview
University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is distinguished as a leading academic healthcare organization home to groundbreaking discoveries world-class education and exceptional healthcare services. Infrastructure Services (IS) is the backbone of the technological infrastructure assuring the technical services that enable the academic medical and research missions of the organization. Beyond a focus on maintaining systems and resolving issues we are committed to nurturing the potential of our team members and empowering them to excel. UCSF Infrastructure Services provides 24x7 support to the University community always upholding the highest level of responsiveness and reliability for our customers. IS values innovation and excellence in ensuring secure and efficient IT services regardless of the hour or complexity of the issue.
The Platform Services team within Infrastructure Services is committed to empowering the academic medical and research mission of UCSF by ensuring that all customers have seamless secure and accessible technological support. The team oversees the management and maintenance of various technology platforms including system and cloud services to guarantee they are secure readily available and performing optimally. Platform Services handles the management of critical software such as Epic ensuring it supports the highest level of medical service delivery by operating at peak performance. The team also oversees data center operations including server management storage and networking equipment to ensure the reliable delivery of health services. Additionally it manages databases with a focus on data security availability and top-tier performance. All these tasks are critical not just for the smooth operation of the Universitys technological infrastructure but also for enhancing productivity enabling the provision of high-quality health services and learning and ultimately improving patient and student outcomes.
Responsibilities
% of time | Essential Function (Yes/No) | Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
25% | Yes | Enterprise Database Services
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20% | Yes | Leadership Management and Supervision
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10% | Yes | Problem Solving
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10% | Yes | Customer Service
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10% | Yes | Continuous Improvement
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10% | Yes | Project Planning and Management
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10% | Yes | Communications and Training
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5% | Yes | Other
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100% | (To update total % enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g. 15 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g. 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.) |
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of experience/training in one of the following fields: computer science information technology (IT) information systems (IS) software engineering data science data engineering electrical engineering or computer engineering.
- 7 years of experience in working in one or more of the following fields: Enterprise Database Administration and Engineering platform/compute services IT infrastructure healthcare IT or IT service management.
- 3 years of experience managing a team of technical professionals
- Advanced knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server administration including installation upgrades patching tuning performance management security RAC clusters and backup strategies.
- Advanced knowledge of MSSQL PostgreSQL and MySQL including installation tuning security patching high availability configuration and backup/recovery procedures.
- In-depth knowledge of Epic IRIS administration including installation upgrades patching tuning performance security and backup/recovery procedures.
- Deep knowledge of Unix Linux and Windows operating systems including basic administration functions monitoring and tools such as BigFix Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) and ServiceNow.
- Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships including contract management service evaluation issue escalation and successful partnership building in a technology environment.
- Proven track record in managing IT service delivery including establishing on-call schedules driving operational excellence and consistently meeting or exceeding defined SLAs.
- Applies comprehensive knowledge of database systems necessary for strategic planning technology assessment and setting organizational direction.
- Proven skill in managing technical staff including direct and indirect reports within complex database teams.
- Significant experience in managing ongoing technology infrastructure acquisition and expansion including the assessment and integration of emerging technologies in enterprise database environments.
- Understands technical concepts and core operating principles related to data communications computer hardware vendor IT products and software.
- Knowledge of platforms such as PeopleSoft HCM and PeopleSoft Financials including administration upgrades and performance tuning.
- Extensive experience in leading and managing technical and database teams.
- Applies skills and abilities related to managing internal information systems functions data communications networks and technology environments across campus medical center or administrative divisions. Adapts to new responsibilities as organizational needs evolve.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present highly technical topics effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Applies strong knowledge of service delivery principles and practices.
- Demonstrates strong customer service skills with the ability to triage and escalate issues as needed.
- Demonstrates highly developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to represent teams and convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrates ability to establish and advance positive working relationships and strong rapport with team members stakeholders and customers.
- Demonstrates advanced organizational skills including balancing competing priorities and supporting concurrent projects.
- Demonstrates highly advanced project management skills including complex project delivery delegation tracking managing others and coaching on prioritization.
- Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to scope solutions gather information evaluate options and act with integrity.
- Significant experience in providing inclusive leadership and advancing an environment valuing equity diversity inclusion and belonging.
- Experience in leading change management activities and managing their impact across departments.
- Experience as an escalation point solving complex technical and non-technical problems with budget timeline and resource implications.
- Demonstrates understanding of how decisions affect teams and the broader organization.
- Demonstrates ability to adapt integrate and modify existing programs or vendor products for University use.
- Demonstrates ability to manage and share technical knowledge within the team ensuring accessibility and understanding among stakeholders.
- Demonstrates expert ability to think creatively and propose innovative ideas including new technologies or processes.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively and adapt in a fast-paced environment responding quickly to changing priorities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in one of the following fields: computer science information technology (IT) information systems (IS) software engineering data science data engineering electrical engineering or computer engineering.
- 10 years of experience in working in one or more of the following fields: Enterprise Database Administration and Engineering platform/compute services IT infrastructure healthcare IT or IT service management.
- 5 years of experience managing a team of technical professionals
- Experience in complex higher educationand/or healthcareenvironments.
- MS SQL Certification
- Oracle Certification
- Epic ODBA Certification
Required Experience:
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About Company
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only camp ... View more