USA Marketing Jobs: Oracle Database Administrator for Contract role in Raleigh, NC

Monday 27 February 2012

Oracle Database Administrator for Contract role in Raleigh, NC

Good Morning!

Direct client is seeking Oracle Database Administrator for Contract role in Raleigh, NC.

Expectations and Responsibilities will include the following:
• Monitor database system details within the database
• Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues
• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems
• Perform database transaction and security audits
• Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases
• Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels
• Maintain user access privileges and the security set up of all databases
• Develop routines for end-users to facilitate best practices database use
• Respond to end-user requests for ad-hoc reports, updates and data repairs
• Work with agency staff to develop test plans and ensure successful testing and validation of all developed solutions
• Develop technical documentation that will be referenced for support of the delivered solution and subsequent enhancements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: Required:
• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
• Working technical experience with designing, building, installing, configuring and supporting database servers, including Oracle Database 11g
• Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience
• Strong PL/SQL abilities
• Familiar with RMAN
• Experience writing stored procedures, packages, and triggers
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards and products as required
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Minimum of five (5) years experience working with Oracle server

Preferred:
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in application development and design
• Working knowledge of RedHat Enterprise Linux server and Apache Tomcat application server platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (both written and oral)
• Independent; self-starter with proven experience working successfully in a team environment
. Strong technical documentation skills