US-GA: Oracle Data Base Administrator

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Date: 09-Jul-2008

Oracle Data Base Administrator

Job Description

Perform standard Oracle database administration and Unix system administration tasks for Oracle versions 8 – 10 and Linux based operating systems.

Monitor server performance at both the OS and database level and recommend modifications to improve performance. When approved, make recommended modifications to improve performance.

Utilize existing and write new SQL scripts and use OEM tools to help monitor the performance of the operating systems and databases.

Create new databases as required in Oracle 10g and perform data imports\data pumps to populate the database.

Analyze and solve problems with tablespace and other Oracle key parameters to effectively tune databases for optimum performance.

Test backup & recovery procedures for Oracle databases and make recommendations to improve the procedures.

Utilize troubleshooting skill to effectively isolate database problems and implement solutions to solve them.

Analyze the results of Information Assurance Vulnerability Assessment Tests and make determinations as to the risk involved and methods for mitigating the risk.

Conduct, monitor, troubleshoot and improve performance for import processes and replication. · Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges) per current DISA STIGs.

Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.

Experience in code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development life cycle

Possess sound communication skills with management, development teams, vendors and systems administrators in order to perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams

Experience in a virtualized environment using VMWare

Analyze existing Oracle databases, estimate growth based on existing historical information and make recommendations to plan for growth which may include identifying hardware, table modifications and archiving functions to ensure that databases are properly sized to support today’s requirement and to be in position for anticipated requirements.

Required Skills

8 years experience working daily with Oracle database operation, administration, performance tuning and troubleshooting. Experience with at least Oracle 9i and 10g. Ideally have experience from Oracle version 8 through 10. Be proficient with HPUX version 10 and 11 operating systems. Be proficient with Windows and Linux based operating systems. Candidate must demonstrate a strong, professional work ethic. The candidate must demonstrate successful leadership and customer service skills. The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills.

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