oracle database administrator

Alpha Technologies Inc USA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm located in North Carolina is seeking an experienced professional for a Technology Infrastructure role focused on Oracle database management. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience and substantial knowledge of various operating systems and database technologies. Responsibilities include resolving system issues, managing database installations, and ensuring successful project delivery. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. Interested applicants should send their resumes to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Technology Infrastructure.
• 7+ years of experience managing large Oracle database installations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge on Windows O.S., UNIX, and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Timely resolution of system issues while exceeding business SLAs.
• Work closely with application development team on strategic initiatives.
• Implement best practices and health checks within database environments.
• Oversee project timelines and successful delivery.

Skills

Technical Infrastructure Management

Oracle Database Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Ability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences

Tools

Oracle Database

SQL

DB2 UDB

MongoDB

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills

• 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 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.
• Strong knowledge on the platforms below:
  • Windows O.S. and system software, clustering, backups, storage management
  • UNIX and Linux O.S. including core system tools such as NIS, DNS and NFS.
  • 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

Desired Soft Skills

• 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
• Strong mediation and facilitation skills
• Ability to coordinate local teams and to manage complex logistics
• Teamwork and communication/information sharing
• 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

Desired Hard Skills

• 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.

Additional Information

Send me your resumes at vince@alphait. us