Senior Oracle DBA, Plymouth, MN

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Senior Oracle DBA

Individual will provide database administration for a variety of mission-critical custom and packaged software applications. Core responsibilities will include:


Designing, implementing and monitoring database functionality to ensure stable environments
Performing database administration and management activities in a safe, recoverable and professional manner that ensures the optimal operation of all database environments
Uphold enterprise policy guidelines and recommend new and improved guidelines to ensure compatibility and better service for end-users
Identify and initiate resolutions to user problems/concerns associated with database server equipment (hardware and software)
Identify potential service level problems before they occur and notify appropriate parties
Stay abreast of the most current release of Oracle, including compatibility issues with operating systems, third party software and utilities
Test and evaluate new products as relevant
Log support cases as necessary and effectively work with Oracle Corporation
Maintain up-to-date plans for disaster recovery and fail over capabilities and test as required
Perform capacity monitoring and short and long-term capacity planning in collaboration with development resources, system administrators and system architects
Propose solutions, identify tools, and generate procedures to ensure an efficient, consistent repeatable environment
Use and deploy RDBMS software, data management tools and utilities, data warehouse and replication tools
Maintain security according to best practices and generate security solutions that balance auditor requirements with user requirements
Participate in 24x7 on call rotation

Job Requirements:Requirements:


8 + years supporting Oracle 8i/9i databases in high availability Unix environments, 10g is a plus
Demonstrated experience in disaster recovery planning and testing
Thorough knowledge of Sun Solaris and/or IBM AIX platforms
Expertise in SQL
RMAN
RAC is a plus
Understanding of systems development processes and business processes
Proven analytic skills and strong judgment
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work effectively with team/others and share knowledge to ensure team success
Ability to work through TARS with Oracle Corporation technical support
Experience with performance tuning and capacity planning
Demonstrated diagnostic skills
Experience interfacing with Senior Management
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V