Expert Oracle Database Administrator - Tele-Commuting North America

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Expert Oracle Database Administrator - Tele-Commuting North America
Madison, WI
TRAVEL: Up to 50% travel is required within North America; primarily the travel will be centred in USA
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) will, as part of our Pythian Consulting Team, supply complete support for all aspects of database and application infrastructure to a variety of clients, as assigned.
This includes database design and architecture, data modeling, planning of deployment, deployment/test, transition to production environment, performance and health monitoring, performance, security and DR audits and reviews.
You will also get to solve the most challenging problems escalated from the regular DBA teams
QUALIFICATIONS:
Highly experienced in Database design and Administration performing the following:
• Design and implementation of Highly Availability Architectures
• Design and implementation of Disaster Recovery strategies
• Data modeling
• Performance Tuning
• Coding Scripts, Procedures, functions, etc.
• Installations, configurations, and upgrading of databases
• Develop methods for monitoring
• Expertise with RAC, ASM, DataGuard, Grid Control / OEM, Streams / Golden Gate /CDC, Exadata a plus
• Experience with other database platforms a plus
• Experience with major operating systems is a plus
• Experience interfacing with external customers
• Good Project Management, time management, scheduling and coordination skills
• White paper writing, blogging and presenting a plus
• North American Timezone presence and the ability and willingness to travel is a must
RESPONSIBILITIES/OBJECTIVES:
Provide support to external clients on all aspects of Oracle Database Management, including but not limited to:
• Recommendation of best practices for improvements to current operational processes and procedures
• Restoration and recovery of corrupted databases
• Database server configuration and maintenance
• Support of Database services
• Administration of backup procedures and disaster recovery plans
• Troubleshooting of operational problems, including performance
• Responding to monitoring alerts
• Provide 24x7on-call support and participate in applicable on-call rotation
• Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication and failover
• Other duties as assigned by the SDM/Team Lead
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Interfacing with external customers, strong customer service focus with the ability to manage customer expectations and priorities
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Self-motivated and directed, while working in a fast-paced demanding environment
• Keen attention to detail
• Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Very effective organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Understanding of current IT service standards such as ITIL
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Frequent, short notice, travel on a regular basis
• Participate in on-call rotation and periodic overtime
• Ability to perform primary job functions while standing or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers (or skill with adaptive devices) to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computing equipment
• The incumbent must spend long hours in intense concentration
• Stress may be caused by the need to complete tasks within tight deadlines
DISCLAIMER: An equivalent combination of education and experience, which results in demonstrated ability to apply skills will also be considered. Pythian is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a security check.
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