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Database Administrator jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Most DBA roles qualify as STEM OPT extensions, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization. Employers regularly sponsor H-1B visas for experienced DBAs due to consistent demand for database expertise.
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00050197
Job Category:
Professional and Technical
Organization:
SER-DIS-Infrastructure-Computing
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Epic Iris/Cache - Operational Database Administrator - Senior _ Division of Information Systems
Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of enterprise database systems. Provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of enterprise database systems.
Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in computer science, information systems or database experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Industry standard database certification required. If individual does not have Epic DBA certification, must certify post-hire within six (6) months.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical expertise in the maintenance and administration of enterprise database systems.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of enterprise database systems.
- Identifies and resolves database problems within application environments, service requirements.
- Identifies and resolves performance bottlenecks and related performance issues.
- Develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures for ensuring database integrity and security.
- Monitors database environments.
- Work within UMMC Service desk ticketing system and schedule.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes
Pay Class:
Salary
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
05/6/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
05/11/2026
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00050197
Job Category:
Professional and Technical
Organization:
SER-DIS-Infrastructure-Computing
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Epic Iris/Cache - Operational Database Administrator - Senior _ Division of Information Systems
Job Summary:
Responsible for maintaining the integrity and quality of enterprise database systems. Provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of enterprise database systems.
Education & Experience
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of experience in computer science, information systems or database experience.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Industry standard database certification required. If individual does not have Epic DBA certification, must certify post-hire within six (6) months.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Technical expertise in the maintenance and administration of enterprise database systems.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical expertise in the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and administration of enterprise database systems.
- Identifies and resolves database problems within application environments, service requirements.
- Identifies and resolves performance bottlenecks and related performance issues.
- Develops, maintains, and implements policies and procedures for ensuring database integrity and security.
- Monitors database environments.
- Work within UMMC Service desk ticketing system and schedule.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
Yes
Pay Class:
Salary
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Day
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
No
Job Posting Date:
05/6/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
05/11/2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Database Administrator
Target companies with active database infrastructure
Large enterprises in finance, healthcare, and tech maintain complex database environments and hire DBAs regularly. These organizations are more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes and familiarity with OPT work authorization requirements.
Highlight your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
DBA roles under CIP codes for computer science and information systems qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Mentioning your 36-month total OPT window early in outreach reassures employers who worry about short authorization timelines.
Get certified in employer-preferred database platforms
Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and AWS certifications signal job-ready skills to hiring managers. Certifications reduce employer hesitation around sponsorship by demonstrating technical depth that justifies the investment in your work authorization.
Emphasize performance tuning and security experience
Generic database skills are easy to find. Specific experience with query optimization, disaster recovery, and access control makes you harder to replace and strengthens the employer's case that your role qualifies as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Hiring timelines for DBA roles can run six to ten weeks. Starting your search at least three months before your OPT authorization begins ensures you have time to complete interviews, receive an offer, and coordinate your employer's OPT reporting obligations.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly DBA openings
Migrate Mate surfaces Database Administrator roles from employers with a verified history of sponsoring international candidates. Filtering by sponsorship likelihood saves time and focuses your applications on companies already open to OPT and H-1B candidates.
Database Administrator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Database Administrator jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Database Administrator roles typically fall under STEM-designated CIP codes in computer science or information systems, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Combined with your initial 12-month OPT period, you can work in this role for up to 36 months without an H-1B visa, provided your employer meets the E-Verify requirement.
How often do employers sponsor H-1B visas for DBAs?
Database Administrators are among the consistently sponsored roles in the H-1B program. DOL disclosure data shows regular LCA filings for DBA positions across finance, healthcare, consulting, and enterprise technology. Employers in data-heavy industries treat skilled DBAs as specialty occupation hires, which supports the H-1B petition. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you identify employers with active sponsorship track records in this field.
Can I work as a Database Administrator on OPT if my degree is in information systems rather than computer science?
Yes. Information systems is a STEM-designated field, and DBA roles align closely with that curriculum. USCIS evaluates whether the job and degree field are related, and database administration has a clear connection to information systems coursework covering data management, systems architecture, and database design. Your I-20 should reflect a STEM-eligible major for the extension to apply.
What should I do if a DBA job listing says 'U.S. citizens and permanent residents only'?
Many employers add this language by default rather than as a firm policy. It is worth applying anyway or reaching out to the recruiter directly to clarify whether OPT candidates are considered. Some listings use that language to exclude candidates requiring immediate H-1B sponsorship, but they may still hire OPT students who already have work authorization for the next two to three years.
Does the type of database specialization affect my sponsorship prospects?
It can. Specializations in cloud-based databases such as AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud Spanner are in higher demand and attract more employers willing to sponsor. On-premise Oracle and SQL Server experience remains valuable in regulated industries like banking and healthcare. The more specialized and current your skill set, the stronger the employer's justification for filing an H-1B petition on your behalf.