Sr. Oracle DBA/Linux SA

Description The Database Administrator will provide primary database engineering & administration for Oracle database management systems across multiple platforms. The incumbent will perform Oracle installation, upgrades and maintenance. The DBA will provide troubleshooting, analysis and resolution for development, test and production environments of Oracle databases. The Administrator will assist in monitoring the data centers production network and systems, and will apply analytic and diagnostic skills in determining production problems.

The incumbent will also research emerging technologies, make recommendations to management on implementing technologies, and lead installation projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administer, manage and optimize dev, test and production Oracle databases.
Perform data modeling, database design and engineering.
Provide administrative support for Linux & Oracle RAC servers using OEM.
Creation and maintenance of database SOPs
Configure, monitor and enhance Oracle monitors to proactively detect potential issues.
SQL expertise in support, creation and tuning of SQL queries across multiple environments.
Develop, maintain, configure and monitor database backup jobs & database SOPs
Monitor and manage database SAN disk space utilization.
Provide multi tier troubleshooting of the production data center including rotating off hours support.
Monitor OS performance of database tasks.
Provide support and troubleshooting to application development personnel.
Create meaningful metrics that address both business and technical reporting needs.
Create and maintain database scripts.
Provide ad-hoc query support.
Monitor and enhance Oracle performance.
Provide support for, and interface with application development personnel in support of all relevant Oracle technologies.

Job Requirements:

College Degree and 6-8 years Oracle database administration experience.
2-3 years Linux experience.
Knowledge of Storage Area Networks.
Strong organizational skills (must be detail-oriented), the ability to quickly resolve problems and the ability to work with little supervision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must be a team player, and work well with others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Position may be required to perform other duties as required. % of time

1. Database Administration & Engineering Support 70%
2. Linux Server Administration 10%
3. Data Center Operations 5%
4. Application Development Support 15%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Oracle 11g
Multi-node RAC cluster design, administration and support
Data modeling
Database design and Engineering
Multiple Oracle technologies: RAC, OEM, Identity Manager
Linux

EXPERIENCE:

MUST HAVE:

College Degree
6-8 years Oracle database administration experience

Requirements ORACLE DBA, LINUX