Database Administrator (DBA)

Job title:- Database Administrator
Location:- Richmond, VA 23219
Duration:- 19 Months
 
Top 5 must-have hard skills:

• Current Oracle operational experience (incident resolution, troubleshooting, etc)
  Oracle 19c experience
• Using OEM for monitoring and patching/upgrades (Fleet/FleetHub)
• Expert knowledge and work experience with Oracle Clusterware (CRS) concepts, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience/knowledge in AIX/Linux systems, Unix, networking and storage
   

Top 5 soft skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adhere to strict security policies
   

Key aspects of the role:

• Perform operational support for critical Oracle databases.
• Weekend work and after hours work will be required.

 
Day-to-day Expectations:
30-60-90 Day Expectation:

• Learn the processes and procedures of the organization

 
Qualifications:

• Responsible for computer network activities associated with the installation, configuration, upgrading, administration, monitoring, maintenance and security of Oracle databases in the organization.
• Designs, develops, modifies, tests and evaluates programs for functional areas. Analyzes existing programs, formulates requirements for new systems, performs coding and tests/debugs programs.
• Follows transition and system implementation plans. Recommends changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Assists users in transition and implementation of new systems/programs. A senior level position requires a seasoned professional with a full understanding of industry practices with a high level of work experience and proficiency in field.

 
Responsibilities:

• Provides high level technical support, database problem management, change management and maintenance on systems.
• Performs problem analysis for complex configurations of critical databases.
• Performs complex installation, configuration, customization and tuning. Provides input on answers to technical questions and problems while adhering to standards and procedures.
• Assists in strategic planning and database architecture and design. Makes recommendations on functional and business requirements.
• Participates in project activities and provides technical assistance for assigned projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Have the ability to adapt to our culture and learn the way we manage and support our systems.