oracle database administrator

Posted 10y ago

Timely resolution of system issues/problems while meeting/exceeding business SLAs.
Work closely with the application development team in advancing their strategic initiatives.
Build, monitor and continuously develop a high performance database infrastructure.
Implement and continuously refine operational processes to ensure a stable, robust and highly efficient environment.
Manage key application development clients, working on major projects and daily production support activities.
Implement industry-wide best practices and daily health checks within host server and database environments.
Work closely with internal IT partners on infrastructure strategies, operational readiness, engineering standards and designs.
Oversee all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring successful delivery against project timelines.

Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Technology Infrastructure.
7+ years of experience managing large Oracle database installations is required, preferably in an IT organization within Financial Services.
Previous experience in working with Engineers and/or architects in the development of new product requirements.
Previous experience dealing with internal customers and discussing/agreeing on priorities, allocation of resources and deadlines.

o Windows O.S. and system software, clustering, backups, storage management

o UNIX and Linux O.S. including core system tools such as NIS, DNS and NFS.

o Oracle, SQL and Sybase database technologies

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or related field is preferred.
Excellent communication skills
People skills suitable for contributing as a senior team member with technical staff

Strong analytical ability
Experience working with resource scheduling tools.
Excellent negotiation skills when working with executives
Good knowledge of business initiatives and requirements to facilitate forecasting
Client focused
Strong mediation and facilitation skills
Ability to coordinate local teams and to manage complex logistics
Teamwork and communication/information sharing
Performance management expertise

Seven years’ experience as an Oracle DBA, ideally including large databases and previous employment with a financial institution.
5 years’ experience with RMAN
3 years’ experience with Oracle RAC
In depth knowledge of Oracle Grid
In depth knowledge of Oracle Performance and Tuning

Knowledge of Oracle Golden Gate
Knowledge of Oracle PeopleSoft Accounts
Ability to administer another major database such as DB2 UDB, Sybase ASE, MS SQL Server, etc.
Working knowledge of a column store database technology such as Sybase IQ, Vertica, etc.
Working knowledge of a none structured database such as MongoDB, Hadoop, Spectral, etc.

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