Database Administrator 5

Apex Systems; Deerfield (IL); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with company match

ESPP

HSA program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Everforth Apex in Deerfield, IL seeks a Database Administrator 5 to help deploy database technologies across the enterprise. You will design moderately complex database solutions, perform performance tuning, and support operations with robust backup and monitoring practices.

The role requires Oracle 11g expertise (enterprise environment), RAC/ASM/Data Guard experience, and strong scripting skills. A BS in CS is required, with 3–5 years of relevant experience and a commitment to security and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in computer science or related technical discipline is required.
• 3–5 years of Oracle 11g experience in enterprise environment.
• 4+ years supporting enterprise systems.
• Proficiency installing/configuring RAC, ASM, Data Guard.
• Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating database technologies within standards.
• Perform moderately complex database design activities with research and analysis.
• Participate in design reviews, testing, and data modeling on projects.
• Assist operations staff in resolving complex technical issues.
• Ensure maintainable and extensible database architecture.
• Recommend methods to implement database design while evaluating progress.
• Create comprehensive database documentation and perform testing to implement improvements.

Skills

Oracle 11g

Performance tuning

System monitoring

Backup strategy

Security knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

RAC

ASM

Data Guard

Enterprise Manager

WebLogic

Shell scripting

Python

BI Publisher

Job description

Job#: 3055663

Job Description

Database Administrator 5

Location

Deerfield, Illinois (Remote)

Role Overview

This position is responsible for assisting in the selection and deployment of database technologies across the enterprise. The selected professional performs moderately complex database design activities, requiring extensive research and analysis, to support business objectives in alignment with established standards and strategies. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment to design high-impact database solutions for a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation of database technologies within established standards and provide input towards decision-making processes.
• Perform moderately complex database design activities, incorporating research and analysis to ensure alignment with organizational standards.
• Participate in design reviews, system testing, and data modeling on moderately complex projects.
• Assist database operations staff in resolving complex technical issues.
• Contribute to ensuring database architecture and implementation are maintainable and extendible for future development.
• Recommend new and efficient methods to implement database design while evaluating development progress and results.
• Create comprehensive database documentation and perform functional and performance testing to implement necessary improvements.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in computer science or a related technical discipline is required.

Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience working with Oracle 11g databases in an enterprise environment, along with at least 4 years of general experience supporting enterprise systems.

Technical Skills: Proven proficiency in installing and configuring RAC, ASM, and Data Guard. Demonstrated expertise in database performance tuning, measurement, and reporting. Hands‑on experience integrating databases with enterprise monitoring and backup solutions. Broad‑based knowledge of backup solutions, host systems, networks, applications, and security is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, architecting, and providing level‑3 support for data protection and database backup environments.
• Ability to develop backup strategies, including frequency, type, and retention, based on Service Level Objectives.
• Proficiency in WebLogic or similar technologies, along with extensive shell scripting, Python, or Jython experience.
• Experience with Enterprise Manager, including job systems and software library provisioning or design.
• Familiarity with BI Publisher report building, cloud service methodologies, ITIL frameworks, and database engineered systems.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.