IT Database Administrator, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health is hiring a Full Time Database Administrator for IS&T

UC Health is seeking a Database Administrator to join our growing team of data professionals who are passionate about advancing healthcare through data and analytics. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a data-driven culture that supports innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As part of a team committed to transforming how data is used across the organization, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and optimizing our database infrastructure while helping to shape the future of analytics at UC Health.

About Uc Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com. 

Maintenance, Monitoring & Problem Resolution

• Monitor and maintain database performance, capacity, and integrity.
• Automate backups and conduct regular testing.
• Apply vendor software fixes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot system issues in coordination with IS&T staff.
• Write and interpret complex SQL queries.
• Evaluate and implement tools for monitoring and resolution.

System Definition & Integration

• Design, configure, install, and tune databases for UC Health systems.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams on specifications and deployments.
• Support replication, failover, and clustering strategies.

Planning & Staff Development

• Provide technical expertise for new installations and upgrades.
• Mentor junior team members and support skill development.
• Lead database migrations and version upgrades.

Documentation

• Maintain documentation for disaster recovery, configurations, and procedures.
• Create data flow diagrams and process documentation.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Foster high client satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to project planning, change management, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in database administration or related IT roles.
• Strong understanding of networking and database architecture.
• Desire to learn and implement new skills in support of a data-driven culture.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!  

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is an EEO employer.