Senior Database Administrator I

Merit Medical Systems; South Jordan (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental Insurance

Onsite Medical Clinic

Onsite Cafeterias

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems is seeking a Database Administrator to manage Oracle EBS and SQL Server environments, perform backups, and ensure security and performance. The role requires 8+ years of related experience and strong Linux skills, with an emphasis on patching and DR readiness.

The position supports continuous database operations, requires excellent communication, and offers day shifts in South Jordan, Utah, with opportunities to implement scalable data strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eight years of related experience.
• Experience supporting Oracle EBS.
• Oracle and/or Microsoft DBA Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Linux.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage disk space requirements for data growth and indexes.
• Backup/recovery, performance tuning, security, patching for Oracle DB.
• Oracle EBS patching, cloning, and maintenance.
• Backup/recovery, installation and maintenance for SQL Server.
• Install, configure, patches, and upgrades Linux systems.
• Monitor database resource utilization and perform backups.
• Implement redundant/distributed data strategies and test DR/BC.

Skills

Oracle EBS

Linux

SQL Server

DBA

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 8 years experience

Tools

Oracle DBA Certification

Microsoft DBA Certification

Job description

Why Merit? At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.

WORK SHIFT DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position provides management of disk space requirements, database resource utilization, security and access privileges, physical security of data, performance monitoring and tuning, application implementation support, creation of stored procedures and objects, installation of upgrades, data backup process, and user support.

Provides administration, backup/recovery, maintenance, and security for the organization’s databases and EBS suite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Manages disk space requirements for growth of data tables and indexes.
2. Provides backup/recovery, performance tuning, security, installing, patching, cloning, maintenance, and upgrades for Oracle database.
3. Oracle EBS suite administration – Patching, cloning, maintenance.
4. Provides backup/recovery, installing and maintenance for SQL Server.
5. Installs, configures, patches, and upgrades Linux system.
6. Monitors database for resource utilization.
7. Performs database backups and monitor backup processes
8. Implements redundant and/or distributed data strategies.
9. Helps test/validate DR and BC process.
10. Restores the database.
11. Provides performance monitoring and tuning.
12. Assists in application implementation and meets special user requests.
13. Implements new applications as assigned.
14. Provides maintenance of SQL server databases.
15. Develops and implement backup/recovery procedures.
16. Provides routine maintenance for databases.
17. Creates storage of procedures and objects inside the database.
18. Installs database and applications patches, and tools.
19. Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting --Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Visual acuity
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and eight years of related experience.
• Experience supporting Oracle EBS
• Oracle and/or Microsoft DBA Certification are preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of computer software and hardware and their network applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

COMPETENCIES

• Database installation/maintenance
• Hardware/software troubleshooting
• Application development and implementation support

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III: The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force and clinical support team totaling in excess of 500 individuals.

Merit employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide with facilities in South Jordan, Utah; Pearland, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Aliso Viejo, California; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; Paris, France; Galway, Ireland; Beijing, China; Tijuana, Mexico; Joinville, Brazil; Ontario, Canada; Melbourne, Australia; Tokyo, Japan; Reading, United Kingdom; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Singapore.

MERIT is a leading manufacturer and marketer of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, particularly in cardiology, radiology, oncology, critical care and endoscopy.

Merit has made it a priority to understand customers, innovate, and deliver life-changing products and services.