The Database Administrator

BCforward; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and IT solutions firm is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to handle multifunctional database projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of Oracle DBA experience, with a strong background in SQL programming, performance tuning, and backup/recovery. This role includes designing, implementing, and maintaining databases, as well as performing configuration management. Candidates must be willing to undergo background checks and drug screening, ensuring they can support large-scale systems effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall Oracle DBA experience supporting large-scale production systems.
• 3+ years of SQL programming and performance tuning.
• 3+ years of Backup/Recovery.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain new databases.
• Perform backup/recovery and configuration management.
• Administer development/test databases.

Skills

Oracle DBA experience

SQL programming

Performance tuning

Backup/Recovery

High Availability

Shell scripting

Tools

DBMS

Job description

BCforward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full service personnel solutions organization. BCforward’s headquarters are in Indianapolis, Indiana and also operates delivery centers in 17 locations in North America as well as Hyderabad, India and Puerto Rico. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm headquartered in Indiana. With 14+ years of uninterrupted growth, the addition of two brands (Stafforward and PMforward) and a team of more than 1400 resources our teams deliver services for multiple industries from both public and private sectors. BCforward’s team of dedicated staffing professionals has placed thousands of talented people over the past decade, with retention rates that are consistently higher than the industry average.

Job Description

The Database Administrator (DBA) handles multifunctional database projects. The DBA administers development/test databases. The DBA is primarily responsible for performing many related database functions across one or more teams. This may include: designing, implementing and maintaining new databases, backup/recovery and configuration management. The DBA is able to install database management systems (DBMS); related software tools, and has a working knowledge of operating systems. The DBA is also able to submit input for modification of procedures and documentation used for problem resolution and day-to-day maintenance.

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall Oracle DBA experience supporting large-scale production systems, or equivalent
• 3+ years of SQL programming and performance tuning
• 3+ years of Backup/Recovery
• 3+ years High Availability (Clustering, Log Shipping/Replication or equivalent)
• 3+ years shell scripting (Windows/Unix/Linux)
• Willingness to undergo future background check/clearance processes if needed

Additional Information

Additional Info:

Must be able to pass a background and drug screen