Junior Oracle DBA/Application Administrator Job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Us

BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Database Administrator will be a service oriented individual responsible for the administration, support and maintenance of multiple Oracle and SQL Server databases. This position will report to the DBA team lead.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Database performance monitoring and tuning:
- Closely monitor performance, identify problems and implement solutions;
- Ensure the database is running at optimum speed and efficiency.

Application support:
- Resolve problems and answer questions related to the RDMS and platform environment;
- Contact vendor support when necessary;
- Facilitate application development and client problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency.

Maintain database backup/recovery environment:
- Respond quickly to data refresh requests, verify implementation of correct backup and recovery strategy, support recovery from loss of data caused by user or system.
- Keep databases at current release and maintenance levels; Install monthly security patches and supporting products.
- Reorganize database structures, utilizing Oracle tools to reorganize or defragment database table spaces, provide efficient database environment to maximize productivity and improve performance.
- Capacity planning - monitor file system space, reclaim/optimize space allocation and avoid out-of-space conditions.
- Ensure standardization of systems and methods: support techniques, and adherence to change control and best practices.
- Provide 24 X 7 support on a periodic basis. Quickly identify and resolve any production database issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
Years of Experience: Four or more years experience as an Oracle DBA. One or more years of Microsoft SQL Server DBA is also desirable.

Other Knowledge/Experience that may apply:
* Understanding and experience with Oracle 10g, 11g, OEM, Datapump and RMAN.
* Ability to monitor and tune databases to meet application needs.
* Experience in installing, patching and upgrading Oracle 10g and 11g database environments.
* Experience in designing, modeling, developing, and supporting large Data Warehouse databases.
* Strong diagnostic and problem solving ability.
* Experience with SQL, triggers and PL/SQL, including programming and ways to optimize SQL code.
* Experience with Unix shell scripting languages.
* Enthusiastic, hard working, independent, and self motivated.
* Ability to work well in a team environment.

WE OFFER:

* Competitive salary
* Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and Pension Plan

Del Monte Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ALL RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGHWWW.DELMONTEFOODS.COM TO BE CONSIDERED.

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No sponsorship is available for this position. No agency solicitations. No third party recruiters.

Del Monte Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other legally protected status.

Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit a Del Monte Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.