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The Database Management Services team is a group of highly-technical, highly-competent technologists who support the database software infrastructure necessary to provide academic and administrative computing at Princeton University. The Senior Database Administrator supports the mission of the University by providing a secure, reliable, high-quality, high-performance environment for enterprise class databases. These databases are used by both administrative and academic applications which support the University community.
The position also works closely with colleagues in other OIT groups as well as technical staff in University departments to provide expert advice and support of development projects. This position works both on teams and independently, requiring only limited supervision.
A remote work arrangement within the United States may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience. This position may require travel to Princeton University approximately 2-3 times per year.
Responsibilities:
Peoplesoft Infrastructure Component Support:
- Install, upgrade, monitor and maintain the Peoplesoft infrastructure components (web server, app server (Tuxedo), process schedulers, and integration broker)
- Provide Peoplesoft application upgrade support, problem resolution and troubleshooting services
Database Application Support:
- Provide technical support and assistance
- Provide consulting support for use of database features
- Provide problem resolution and troubleshooting services for database application related errors
Database Support:
- Monitor and maintain production and non-production database environments
- Provide database backup and recovery services
- Provide database troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Provide standards, procedures and guidelines for the effective and secure use of the databases and database features
- Create and maintain physical database structures
Database Software Support:
- Installation, upgrade and maintenance of enterprise database software including: Oracle and MS SQL Server
- Manage vendor interaction for database software related items and ensure license agreement compliance
- Assist in the overall planning for the future direction of database software in support of the University's mission and goals.
Database Security/Access Services:
- Monitor and maintain the security of the databases and database software (with other groups)
- Provide quarterly security patching services
- Provide migration services to oversee changes to the production environments
Database On-Call Services:
- 24 hour production problem support
- Daily verification of database backups, review and resolution of log and monitoring messages
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of Oracle DBA experience
- 5+ years of Peoplesoft DBA experience
- 5+ years Peoplesoft Internet Architecture experience (including Weblogic Web server & Tuxedo)
- Linux experience
- Oracle Enterprise Manager experience
- Very strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams of people possessing varying technology backgrounds
- Strong customer Service orientation
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Proven ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task with several complex and demanding projects
- Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly
- Ability to develop and maintain project plans
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and skills
- Ability to understand interaction of technologies
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Ability to develop and maintain documentation
- Proactively share information and ideas with peers, customers and supervisors
- Expected to be able to utilize most MS office products
- Off hours support is required
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and/or Computer Science or equivalent professional work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with cloud hosting, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle cloud
- Microsoft SQL Server experience
- Previous experience operationally supporting production systems.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25
Eligible for Overtime: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Probationary Period: 180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No
Physical Capacity Exam Required: No
Valid Driver’s License Required: Yes
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Salary Range: $127,000 to $141,000
Overview:
The Database Management Services team is a group of highly-technical, highly-competent technologists who support the database software infrastructure necessary to provide academic and administrative computing at Princeton University. The Senior Database Administrator supports the mission of the University by providing a secure, reliable, high-quality, high-performance environment for enterprise class databases. These databases are used by both administrative and academic applications which support the University community.
The position also works closely with colleagues in other OIT groups as well as technical staff in University departments to provide expert advice and support of development projects. This position works both on teams and independently, requiring only limited supervision.
A remote work arrangement within the United States may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience. This position may require travel to Princeton University approximately 2-3 times per year.
Responsibilities:
Peoplesoft Infrastructure Component Support:
- Install, upgrade, monitor and maintain the Peoplesoft infrastructure components (web server, app server (Tuxedo), process schedulers, and integration broker)
- Provide Peoplesoft application upgrade support, problem resolution and troubleshooting services
Database Application Support:
- Provide technical support and assistance
- Provide consulting support for use of database features
- Provide problem resolution and troubleshooting services for database application related errors
Database Support:
- Monitor and maintain production and non-production database environments
- Provide database backup and recovery services
- Provide database troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Provide standards, procedures and guidelines for the effective and secure use of the databases and database features
- Create and maintain physical database structures
Database Software Support:
- Installation, upgrade and maintenance of enterprise database software including: Oracle and MS SQL Server
- Manage vendor interaction for database software related items and ensure license agreement compliance
- Assist in the overall planning for the future direction of database software in support of the University's mission and goals.
Database Security/Access Services:
- Monitor and maintain the security of the databases and database software (with other groups)
- Provide quarterly security patching services
- Provide migration services to oversee changes to the production environments
Database On-Call Services:
- 24 hour production problem support
- Daily verification of database backups, review and resolution of log and monitoring messages
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of Oracle DBA experience
- 5+ years of Peoplesoft DBA experience
- 5+ years Peoplesoft Internet Architecture experience (including Weblogic Web server & Tuxedo)
- Linux experience
- Oracle Enterprise Manager experience
- Very strong interpersonal skills, communication (oral and written), and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams of people possessing varying technology backgrounds
- Strong customer Service orientation
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Proven ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to multi-task with several complex and demanding projects
- Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly
- Ability to develop and maintain project plans
- Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and skills
- Ability to understand interaction of technologies
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Ability to develop and maintain documentation
- Proactively share information and ideas with peers, customers and supervisors
- Expected to be able to utilize most MS office products
- Off hours support is required
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and/or Computer Science or equivalent professional work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with cloud hosting, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle cloud
- Microsoft SQL Server experience
- Previous experience operationally supporting production systems.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25
Eligible for Overtime: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Probationary Period: 180 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No
Physical Capacity Exam Required: No
Valid Driver’s License Required: Yes
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Salary Range: $127,000 to $141,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Database Administrator
Align your credentials to the right USMCA category
Database Administrator roles qualify under Computer Systems Analyst, not a standalone DBA category. Your degree must be in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field. A mismatch between your credential and the stated USMCA category is one of the most common reasons TN entries are questioned at the port.
Target employers with existing TN filing experience
Healthcare systems, financial institutions, and large tech companies regularly sponsor TN workers for database roles. An employer who has processed TN petitions before knows what support letter language CBP expects and is less likely to undermine your entry with vague or incomplete documentation.
Draft a support letter that maps duties to the category
Your employer's support letter should explicitly connect your day-to-day responsibilities, such as schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning, to the Computer Systems Analyst definition. Generic titles like 'database work' create ambiguity. Specificity in the letter is what protects you at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified TN-sponsoring employers
Filtering job listings by employers with recent visa filings saves weeks of guesswork. Migrate Mate surfaces Database Administrator roles at employers experienced with visa sponsorship, so your search focuses on companies already familiar with the work visa process and likely equipped to support your TN application.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular processing timeline
Mexican citizens cannot self-certify at the border and must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate. Build at least four to six weeks into your start date timeline to account for appointment availability and document review, and confirm your employer can hold the offer through that window.
Clarify contract and third-party staffing arrangements upfront
CBP scrutinizes TN applications where the petitioning employer is a staffing agency rather than the end-user company. If your role places you at a client site, confirm which entity will sign your support letter and whether the arrangement can be structured to satisfy the employer-employee relationship CBP expects.
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Does a Database Administrator role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Database Administrator positions qualify under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category when the role involves database design, administration, performance tuning, or data architecture. The key requirement is that your degree must be in computer science, information systems, or a directly related field, and your job duties must align with that category definition.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Database Administrator jobs compare to H-1B?
TN is generally faster and more predictable for Canadian and Mexican database professionals. There is no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and no multi-month wait for a start date. Canadian citizens can be approved at the port of entry on the same day. H-1B requires a March lottery, and even selected applicants wait until October 1 to begin work.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that identifies your job title, confirms the role is temporary, specifies your salary and expected duration, and explicitly connects your duties to the Computer Systems Analyst USMCA category. You will also need your original degree credential and transcripts. CBP officers have discretion, so letter quality matters significantly.
Where can I find Database Administrator jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface roles at employers with TN visa sponsorship history, so you are not filtering through listings at companies unfamiliar with the process. Searching by role and visa type there gives you a shortlist of employers who are already equipped to support a TN petition rather than starting from scratch on immigration paperwork.
Can I switch Database Administrator employers on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization for each employer change. You cannot simply carry your existing TN status to a new company. Canadian citizens can obtain a new TN at the port of entry with a new offer and support letter. Mexican citizens must return to a consulate. Plan your transition timing carefully to avoid a gap in authorized work status.
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