Oracle Database Administrator I (Data Services) Job in Phoenix 85004, Arizona US
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Oracle Database Administrator I (Data Services)
Job #20120187• PHOENIX, AZ
Individual will provide Oracle Database Administration support and maintenance for production and development environments. This includes: Oracle 10g and 11g databases. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Perform database monitoring and, database backups, and migrations
- Plan and communicate deployments and upgrades in an environment with formal change control processes and compliance processes (e.g., SOX and CIP)
- Continual support of production database environments - space projection, addition and reclamation
- Perform necessary database upgrades and patches
- Creation of database accounts, roles, privileges, etc.
- Install Oracle software, to include Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) Grid Control
- UNIX shell scripting for automating procedures
- Implement Oracle security procedures and auditing measures
- Ensure databases are in compliance with company standards, as well as all relevant configurations determined by the DBA team
- Manage effective issue identification and resolution process
- Identify process improvement areas and develop the improvement initiatives
- Work with Oracle Support Services to resolve issues - knowledge of Oracle's escalation procedures
- After hour on-call support
Please Note: Position does not entail architecture work.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math or related technical field, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
- 1 year working experience as a DBA
- Solid understanding or proficiency in database design and use of utilities associated with at least one DBMS product in active production use (class A) at APS
- Solid understanding or proficiency in information systems design methodologies, standards or expertise in at least one major development tool currently utilized at APS
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, or activities
- Participate in, and encourage a knowledge-sharing environment both within, and outside the department
- Strong documentation and communications skills
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of Oracle RAC, Dataguard, OEM Grid Control, Partitioning
- Experience in AIX
- At least 3month to 1 year experience in Oracle DBA with production support experience
- Working experience with Oracle 10g and 11g (preferred)
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability plans and retirement plans.
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