Principal, Database Administration

Job Description UW MEDICINE IT SERVICES has an outstanding job opportunity for a Principal, Database Administrator position. WORK SCHEDULE 100% FTE – 40 hours per week Day Shift – UW MEDICINE ITS SERVICES CORE HOURS ARE 08:00 – 17:00 (PST), Monday-Friday Required participation in team on call schedule DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION UW Medicine IT Services (ITS) is a shared services organization that supports all of UW Medicine. UW Medicine is comprised of Harborview Medical Center (HMC), UW Medical Center-Montlake Campus (UWMC-Montlake), UW Medical Center-Northwest Campus (UWMC-NW), Valley Medical Center (VMC), UW Medicine Primary Care (UWMPC), UW Physicians (UWP), UW School of Medicine (SOM), and Airlift Northwest (ALNW). ITS is responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance of the infrastructure and applications which support all these institutions, along with the implementation of new services and applications that are used to support and further the UW Medicine mission. POSITION HIGHLIGHTS 100% remote opportunity 15 days of vacation your first year – Also, 12 days of sick time, 1 personal holiday, and 11 paid holidays each year 100% matching, 100% immediately vesting 403(b) PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide a high level of expertise in assigned domains Strategize, develop, enhance, and govern architectural standards Manage technical portfolios, research trends, create 1-3-5-year technology roadmaps, and present recommendations to leadership Drive excellence, innovation, and efficiency with the ITS technology group Collaborate with multiple teams to standardize documentation and reference architecture Work with business owners in roadmap and technology needs Optimize the use of technologies and perform cost analysis Leverage technical expertise in impactful, enterprise-level projects Develop and deliver training across the department in area of expertise Lead large scale incident resolution and complex or impactful operational work Identify and build service management improvements Provide advice, coaching, and mentorship to team memebers on technical expertise Serve as the Manager’s delegate as requested to represent the team for vendor management, including strategic vendor meetings, architecture meetings, meetings with technical account managers, project design meetings, large scale incident resolution, and other technical leadership needs REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience 8+ years of technology experience should include: 8+ years of experience with administering systems, including 4+ years of experience administering systems that support critical operations 2+ years of experience developing and leading technical trainings for teams, and mentoring less experienced technical staff members 6+ years of experience providing advanced support for the overall health of enterprise systems and technologies 2+ years of experience primarily responsible for an enterprise technology 1+ years of managing vendor relationships, including negotiating maintenance contracts, reviewing periodic service reviews, and coordinating escalations 1+ years of implementing and improving processes Active member in local technology user groups and/or other professional organizations related to area of expertise Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining detailed documentation, including standard operating procedures, system diagrams, and any other technical documentation 1+ years of managing technical requirements of an enterprise system 6+ years of progressively responsible systems administration, analysis, and programming experience on a broad range of platforms 5+ years of relational database systems administration and programming experience in a distributed networked client/server environment Expert experience in relational database systems (Microsoft SQL Server strongly preferred) and other technologies Expert experience working with teams in the development and support of applications Exemplary communication skills and ability to work with personnel of various levels of technical background ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team . Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum: $148,896.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $178,008.00 annual Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a regular position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 . To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .