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Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Database Analyst

Work Location Springfield Campus

Department CyberSecurity and Enterprise Systems

HR Home Department 097103 CYBERSECURITY AND ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS

Pay Grade 35

Proposed Salary $63,156 - $68,000/annual

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? Yes

Appointment Type Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

General Function

The Database Analyst guides the use of database technology, works with various units within Information Services and the campus community to ensure the continuing operation of the University’s database systems and enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) software. This position is responsible for maintaining, securing, and upgrading these core University systems. The Database Analyst acts as a subject matter expert for database and ERP products and provides training to Information Services staff and campus users. This position focuses heavily on security, scalability, and performance tuning of University systems.

Description of Primary Duties

This posting is for consideration of current, full-time Missouri State University employees only.

The Database Analyst position at Missouri State University is responsible for installing, upgrading and maintaining the University’s most critical systems. This position supports not only the core Oracle databases, but also the necessary infrastructure for the University’s enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) systems. A broad range of technologies are used, including Apache Tomcat, Docker Containers, Linux based virtual servers, and various automation platforms.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: Two years of information technology experience with demonstrated expertise in database administration and management, web server administration and management, Linux server proficiency, and troubleshooting complex systems is required. Knowledge of Ellucian’s Banner software suite is preferred.

Skills: Must be able to perform the duties of an Oracle and MS SQL Server Database Administrator. The ability to apply creativity and logic towards troubleshooting complex issues. Ability to manage multiple concurrent and competing projects and priorities. Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with technical writing. The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed, stored, and accessed. Develop knowledge and respect for those of other cultures and backgrounds. Proficiency with SQL , PL/ SQL , Python, Ansible, and Terraform languages. Proficiency with command line (Bash, PowerShell) interfaces and scripting. Familiarity with automated dev-ops pipelines and Docker containerization is preferred.

Other: The twenty-four hour scope of University operations requires this position to be

available evenings, nights, and weekends to support implementations or upgrades and to respond to calls regarding questions or problems with the University’s computing systems.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/5174.htm

Open Date 11/12/2025

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting is for consideration of current, full-time Missouri State University employees only.

The first date of consideration is November 19, 2025 and review of applications will continue until the position has been filled. If applicable, please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [email protected], 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252, 417-836-4252

Background Check Statement

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.

Posting Detail

Posting Number 20250233FTS

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/84133

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this vacancy?

+ Indeed

+ Linkedin

+ Missouri State University Website

+ Google

+ Employee Referral

+ Job Alerts

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ Personal Contacts / Networking

+ Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)

+ Other

+ * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Are you a current full-time regular Missouri State University employee?

+ Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.

+ No, I am not currently employed by the University.

+ No, I am a current per course faculty member.

+ No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.

+ No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.

+ No, I am a current student University employee.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

+ Unofficial Transcripts - 1

+ Other Documents -1

+ Certificate/License-1

+ Certificate/License-2

+ Certificate/License-3