Sr. Oracle Database Administrator

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Date: 24-Dec-2007



Sr. Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

The incumbent is also responsible for researching and certifying new
database technologies, conducting database environment assessments,
making recommendations, end executing corrective actions where
appropriate.

Candidates must be technically proficient and possess good
interpersonal, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.

Specific Responsibilities:

* Perform database administration and maintenance functions in support
of the database system within production and development environments
* Perform preventive database management, maintenance, and performance
monitoring, tuning, and optimization * Develop trend and analysis
reports indicating database growth and load to anticipate storage and
memory needs; develop maintenance programs and scripts; migrate
databases as necessary; tune indexing, rollback, and initialization
parameters * Automation of routine database administration tasks to
include product upgrades and patch application * Providing assistance
to application development staff * Data modeling ** Develop physical
data models as needed * Develop environment specifications,
benchmarking performance scenarios, and monitor environment * Conduct
regularly scheduled environmental assessments and developing
recommendations and corrective action plans based on the findings *
Develop and test backup and disaster recovery plans / scenarios *
Maintain and Administer database security components ** work with the
security department and product managers to develop and execute
relevant security policies * Research new products, tools,
methodologies, and standards related to all aspects of the database
environment and its security * Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

* 5+ years continuous experience as a DBA in an Oracle /Linux (Red
Hat) environment with installations of Oracle8i, 9i, and/or 10g, 10g
RAC * Experience in a high availability environment, with a strong
understanding of high availability strategies for Oracle (RAC) *
Knowledge of database backup/restore methodologies including: hot and
cold backups, export, import, etc. * Strong interpersonal and customer
service skills, including verbal and written communication skills, and
the ability to work well both individually and within a team
environment * Strong SQL and PL/SQL capabilities * Demonstrated
expertise in a wide range of backup and recovery scenarios, with
exposure to both user-managed and RMAN backup configurations *
Experience with Standard database tools such as but not limited to
T.O.A.D, Oracle Enterprise Manager and Grid Control * Knowledge of
different storage platforms such as NAS and SAN * Strong knowledge of
logical and physical database design * Ability to work effectively in
a demanding and fast-paced environment * SQL Server database
administration is a strong plus * Unix shell scripting experience is a
plus

Knowledge in the following is a big plus:

* Lead DBA or team lead experience a plus * Mid-tier ERP systems
experience (Epicor, Lawson, Ross) * Web Technologies (i.e. IIS, HTML/
Web Presentation Layer, Web Services) * UltiPro HRMS system, or
equivalent HRMS apps (Payroll, Benefits, Performance Management,
Applicant Tracking) * Marketing campaign software to include Alterian,
Affinium, and e.Piphany * SAS product suite * Direct Marketing
experience and knowledge * Certifications / Technical Training



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