Senior Database Administrator I

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. in Utah is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to manage Oracle EBS and SQL Server environments. You will handle disk space, backups, security, patches, and performance tuning across Linux systems, ensuring high availability and efficient DB operations.

The role requires eight years of related experience and strong communication and teamwork. On-site employment in Utah with standard benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree with eight years of related experience.
• Experience supporting Oracle EBS
• Oracle and/or Microsoft DBA Certification preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of Linux
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Manage disk space for data growth and indexes.
• Backup/recovery, performance tuning, security, and patching for Oracle DB.
• Administer Oracle EBS: patching, cloning, maintenance.
• Backup/recovery and maintenance for SQL Server.
• Install/configure patches and upgrades for Linux.
• Monitor database resource utilization.
• Perform database backups and monitor them.
• Implement redundant/distributed data strategies.
• Assist in testing DR/BC processes.
• Restore databases.
• Provide performance monitoring and tuning.
• Assist in application implementation and custom requests.
• Implement new applications as assigned.
• Maintain SQL Server databases.
• Develop and implement backup/recovery procedures.
• Routine database maintenance.
• Create stored procedures and objects inside the database.
• Install patches and tools for databases and apps.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Oracle EBS

Linux

SQL Server

Backup/Recovery

Performance Tuning

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle EBS tooling

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.

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.

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.

Summary Of Duties

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

Essential Functions Performed

• Manages disk space requirements for growth of data tables and indexes.
• Provides backup/recovery, performance tuning, security, installing, patching, cloning, maintenance, and upgrades for Oracle database.
• Oracle EBS suite administration – Patching, cloning, maintenance.
• Provides backup/recovery, installing and maintenance for SQL Server.
• Installs, configures, patches, and upgrades Linux system.
• Monitors database for resource utilization.
• Performs database backups and monitor backup processes
• Implements redundant and/or distributed data strategies.
• Helps test/validate DR and BC process.
• Restores the database.
• Provides performance monitoring and tuning.
• Assists in application implementation and meets special user requests.
• Implements new applications as assigned.
• Provides maintenance of SQL server databases.
• Develops and implement backup/recovery procedures.
• Provides routine maintenance for databases.
• Creates storage of procedures and objects inside the database.
• Installs database and applications patches, and tools.
• 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

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

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