Under general direction, the Database Administrator Senior performs administration of Oracle databases in support of mission critical applications. The DBA Senior works within a team of DBA's whose primary responsibilities include providing database administration for production databases, production Oracle application servers, and several development databases. The DBA Senior designs, implements, and maintains complex databases and manages the integration of databases with applications.
Design and build databases, schemas, stored procedures and other database objects.
Set up routine database backup procedures and disaster recovery procedures.
Tune database for performance and monitor performance trends.
Assist developers and end-users with database usage, query devleopment, and tuning.
Design and implement database security schemas. Install routine security related patches.
Provide direction to less senior DBA's. Assist associate and intermediate DBA's with complex database tasks.
Install an dsupport the database components of packaged database applications.
Develop operating system scripts to automate backups, data transfers, monitoring, etc.
Advanced knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations.
Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards and best practices.
Significant experience in a large and complex business environment.
Working knowledge of information systems and operations systems for supported business groups.
Ability to analyze data using Excel for reporting and data mining purposes.
Ability to create and work RFC and SR tickets with Oracle On Demand, Oracle Managed Cloud Services and Oracle Support.
Ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Ability to meet expected delivery dates and the tasks necessary to achieve objectives.
Ability to work directly with senior level management.
Advanced computer skills and conversance in information technology issues.
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.
Good computer skills and conversance in information technology issues.
Good writing and speaking skills.
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