STEM OPT Database Administrator Jobs
Database Administrator roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and you'll work under a formal I-983 training plan tied to your DBA responsibilities.
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Responsible for maintaining and supporting the relational database systems in Linux and Microsoft Windows environments. The Senior Database Administrator is an integral part of the Information Technology Department and is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the corporation’s electronic data. The Senior Database Administrator must maintain highly available, stable, secure and recoverable databases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation’s policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments and governmental regulations.
- Maintain stable test, training, reporting and production database environments.
- Provide on-call support and for the timely and accurate resolution of problems for all non-development database systems.
- Participate in all phases of projects that interact with the database systems.
- Work with application programmers on the use of database tools, techniques and concepts.
- Assist application developers with writing efficient SQL.
- Plan, install, coordinate and implement programs, interfaces, scripts, products and tools that ease the administration and monitoring of databases.
- Develop and maintain standards to effectively monitor system performance.
- Maintain adequate backups of all critical databases according to disaster recovery procedures.
- Keep current on all new DBMS releases to exploit new functionality.
- Coordinate and perform database upgrades, installs and testing.
- Provide support to the corporation in handling the daily scheduled database production jobs.
- Perform table modifications, database sizing, security and referential integrity administration.
- Devise database reorganization and tuning strategies for optimum performance.
- Make recommendations to senior IT and/or Vitas personnel on the most cost-effective technical solutions specific to the performance and administration of the database during project design and implementation.
- Prepare, execute and document Disaster Recovery procedures for all database systems and coordinate recovery activities with the Disaster Recovery team.
- Produce monthly reports of database growth and level of activity for critical databases.
- Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience:
- Three to five years’ DBA experience with Sybase and MS SQL server.
- Two to three years’ DBA experience with distributed databases. PostgresSQL, CockroachDB is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SQL Server internals.
- Experience with SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers.
- Ability to develop and maintain Linux and Windows shell scripts and cron jobs used to monitor resource usage and contention.
- Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Flink/Kafka data pipelines.
- Working knowledge with data flows from on-premises to Cloud. Kingswaysoft experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SSIS deployment techniques.
- Working knowledge of network connectivity and interoperability for multi-platform environments.
- Proven production support background of application databases in a 24 X 7 environment.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for this position.
- Database administration certification supplements the position skill base and is considered a plus.
- Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are necessary for this position.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
- Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
- Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
Education:
- Associate’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required.
Certification & Licensure:
- None required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
Position Summary
Responsible for maintaining and supporting the relational database systems in Linux and Microsoft Windows environments. The Senior Database Administrator is an integral part of the Information Technology Department and is responsible for the efficient and effective management of the corporation’s electronic data. The Senior Database Administrator must maintain highly available, stable, secure and recoverable databases.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with VITAS Healthcare Corporation’s policies, procedures, guidelines, contractual commitments and governmental regulations.
- Maintain stable test, training, reporting and production database environments.
- Provide on-call support and for the timely and accurate resolution of problems for all non-development database systems.
- Participate in all phases of projects that interact with the database systems.
- Work with application programmers on the use of database tools, techniques and concepts.
- Assist application developers with writing efficient SQL.
- Plan, install, coordinate and implement programs, interfaces, scripts, products and tools that ease the administration and monitoring of databases.
- Develop and maintain standards to effectively monitor system performance.
- Maintain adequate backups of all critical databases according to disaster recovery procedures.
- Keep current on all new DBMS releases to exploit new functionality.
- Coordinate and perform database upgrades, installs and testing.
- Provide support to the corporation in handling the daily scheduled database production jobs.
- Perform table modifications, database sizing, security and referential integrity administration.
- Devise database reorganization and tuning strategies for optimum performance.
- Make recommendations to senior IT and/or Vitas personnel on the most cost-effective technical solutions specific to the performance and administration of the database during project design and implementation.
- Prepare, execute and document Disaster Recovery procedures for all database systems and coordinate recovery activities with the Disaster Recovery team.
- Produce monthly reports of database growth and level of activity for critical databases.
- Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Experience:
- Three to five years’ DBA experience with Sybase and MS SQL server.
- Two to three years’ DBA experience with distributed databases. PostgresSQL, CockroachDB is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SQL Server internals.
- Experience with SQL scripting, stored procedures and triggers.
- Ability to develop and maintain Linux and Windows shell scripts and cron jobs used to monitor resource usage and contention.
- Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications.
- Experience implementing and maintaining Flink/Kafka data pipelines.
- Working knowledge with data flows from on-premises to Cloud. Kingswaysoft experience is a plus.
- Working knowledge of SSIS deployment techniques.
- Working knowledge of network connectivity and interoperability for multi-platform environments.
- Proven production support background of application databases in a 24 X 7 environment.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills are necessary for this position.
- Database administration certification supplements the position skill base and is considered a plus.
- Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills are necessary for this position.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to work well with people from different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience.
- Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate tactfully, verbally and in writing with department heads, managers, coworkers and vendors to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions.
- Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within an automated systems as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
Education:
- Associate’s degree in computer science or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent required.
Certification & Licensure:
- None required for this position.
Physical Requirements:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Database Administrator
Confirm your CIP code covers database roles
Pull your transcript and cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Degrees in computer science, management information systems, or data science typically qualify, but information technology programs vary by institution.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before applying
Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify. Check enrollment status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool before submitting applications, so you don't waste time on offers that can't be authorized.
Build your I-983 training plan around DBA competencies
Work with your prospective employer to map your training objectives to concrete database skills: query optimization, schema design, backup procedures, or cloud database management. USCIS scrutinizes vague plans, so tie each goal to a measurable outcome in your role.
Target employers with active H-1B LCA filings for database roles
Employers who have filed LCAs for Database Administrator or Data Engineer positions with the DOL have a demonstrated record of sponsoring technical roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter job listings by verified sponsorship history, so your applications go to employers already familiar with the process.
Benchmark your offer against DOL prevailing wages
Before accepting an offer, run the job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your compensation meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for Database Administrators in that metro. A below-wage offer creates compliance risk for your employer and your status.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS recommends submitting your I-765 extension at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. A timely filing triggers a 180-day automatic extension of your work authorization, preventing a gap between your initial OPT end date and the new EAD arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Database Administrator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree carries an eligible CIP code. Database Administrator positions fall under SOC code 15-1242 and are consistent with STEM degrees in computer science, management information systems, or data science. Confirm your specific degree program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before your DSO submits the extension recommendation in SEVIS.
How do I find Database Administrator employers who are enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring STEM OPT students, but not all job postings disclose it upfront. You can verify a company's enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before applying. Migrate Mate surfaces Database Administrator roles from employers with confirmed sponsorship activity, which overlaps heavily with E-Verify enrollment.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Database Administrator position?
Your I-983 must connect your daily DBA responsibilities to learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. Concrete goals work better than general descriptions: specifying skills like performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, or database security hardening gives USCIS a clear line between your academic background and on-the-job training. Both you and your employer must sign and reaffirm the plan every six months.
What happens to my STEM OPT work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery?
If your H-1B visa petition is filed before your STEM OPT expires and you're subject to the cap, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your employer should confirm the petition was properly filed with USCIS before your EAD end date to preserve continuous employment authorization through the transition.
Can I switch Database Administrator jobs while on STEM OPT?
Yes, but the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you must file an updated I-983 training plan reflecting your new role and responsibilities. Report the employer change to your DSO within ten days so they can update your SEVIS record. A gap in employment exceeding the allowable unemployment limit during STEM OPT can jeopardize your status.