Senior Database Administrator Job in Lansing, Michigan US
Senior Database Administrator
Senior Database Administrator SUMMARY: Individual will be responsible for the development, maintenance, performance, and monitoring of Oracle production databases. Research, design and architect the overall database strategy across all servers. Monitor and tune interaction of Oracle databases with server resources. Design and implement backup and recovery procedures including standby databases. RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS: · Make technical recommendations and implement policies and standards relating to the architectural design of databases, network communications, and storage space utilization for production and development databases. · Research, plan and manage Oracle licensing. · Profit planning for Oracle database related expenses. · Manage relationship with Oracle including Support and licensing. · Analyze and plan for future database, server, storage, and network requirements. · Research and plan implementation of Oracle upgrades, patches and bug fixes. · Gather database statistics for trend analysis. · Research and implement the usage of new Oracle features and enhancements. · Work with management to control redundancy and server resource usage. · Design database growth management strategies. Design database backup and recovery strategy including usage of standby databases for Business Resumption Plan. · Produce periodic reports for management and staff. Plan, develop, test, and tune Oracle databases. · Install third-party applications for testing and implementing in production. · Develop and maintain SQL and UNIX programs to monitor database conditions and activities. Identify application and/or SQL performance problems and assist in their resolution. Analyze, review, and alter database parameters and structure to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. · Consults with users to identify current database requirements and clarify objectives. · Document current, revised, and new processes and procedures. Perform prototyping and database tuning and optimizing.Stay up to date with advances in information technology by reading manuals, trade periodicals, and technical reports relating to Oracle databases. · Provide technical assistance to other Information Services personnel. EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE: Bachelor?s degree in computer science or related field. Combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Completion of industry-recognized professional designation in Oracle preferred. EXPERIENCE: With proper education credentials, five years relevant experience with Oracle databases which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities. Minimum of three years experience in maintaining a production environment. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES (SKA) REQUIRED: Excels in all responsibilities of a Senior Database Administrator. · Ability to troubleshoot client/server problems. · Ability and proficiency in the use of computers and company standard software specific to position. · Knowledge of communication layer between network and Oracle database. · Demonstrated competency in Oracle database administration. · Ability to use Oracle database utilities and management tools. · Knowledge of SQL and PL/SQL, UNIX commands, and shell programming. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Ability to apply the principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. · Ability to comprehend the consequences of various problem situations and to make sound decisions or to refer problems to appropriate people for decision making. · Ability to establish work flows, manages multiple projects, and meets necessary deadlines.
