IT Systems Analyst, Senior Linux/UNIX Administrator #106570
Position Title: IT Systems Analyst, Senior Linux/UNIX Administrator
Position #: 106570
The Manager, Enterprise Data Management within the University Decision Support unit at the Division of Information Technology (DIT) at the University of Maryland, College Park, leads key data initiatives focused on the management and use of the university’s Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and associated processes. This individual understands end-to-end master data processes and flows and uses that knowledge to implement data management functional solutions, in concert with owners of the data in other business areas. The Manager – Enterprise Data Management ensures data integrity and compliance by leading the team performing data quality, data profiling, data validation, administering and maintaining the master data tables with database administrator assistance. This individual also performs root-cause analysis on data related system problems and recommends or executes corrective action. Working with the Data Architect and associated data engineers, the Manager – Enterprise Data Management recommends ways to strengthen data integrity, quality, and availability of data through the EDW. This individual collaborates with Data Stewards to ensure appropriate data training and support is available for the effective use of data within the EDW. The Manager – Enterprise Data Management collaborates with the Data Architect, Data Modeler, ETL Engineers, IT Infrastructure teams, Data Stewards, Data SMEs and appropriate business teams in the creation and implementation of new or revised designs that affect data sets for the EDW. This manager also leads the team that conducts testing and validation to troubleshoot issues related to master data and the EDW. The Manager – Enterprise Data Management is a key contributor to the advancement of business intelligence (BI) and analytics capabilities for the University of Maryland, College Park. As the gatekeeper of our University’s most sensitive data, it is critical that the person in this position enforce and adhere to all data access, usage and security policies established by the University and the Division of IT.
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information systems or a related IT discipline
● At least 5 years of experience in a managerial role supervising a team of data professionals
● At least 5 years of performing data management activities, interpreting data policy and conducting impact analysis for data related changes
● At least 5 years of experience collaborating with business users and IT technical staff
● At least 5 years of experience with an enterprise data warehouse.
● At least 3 years of hands-on SQLdevelopment experience
● At least 3 years of hands-on experience with implementing data quality processes.
● Strong understanding of Master Data Management
● Strong understanding of appropriate usage of dimensional data models
● Experience working with at least 2 common database platforms (i.e., Oracle, SQLServer, Teradata, etc.)
● Ability to communicate clearly, in written and spoken word, with customers and team members
● Self-motivated, energetic, detail-oriented and a team player
Preferences
● Experience performing data profiling activities
● Experience with Amazon Redshift or other cloud-based data warehouse technologies
● Experience with developing and conducting data training programs
● Experience with supporting data governance activities
● Experience working with higher education data
Additional information: This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas.
Physical demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
Must have the ability to walk short distances to attend meetings on campus.
Best consideration date: 01/01/2020 or open until filled.
EOE/AA