Oracle Database Administrator at IBM

Implement and manages databases per defined standards and procedures
Analyzes and provides recommendations on application logic and interfaces to improve database performance, capacity, and availability
Identifies opportunities to optimize application data models for performance, manageability, scalability and availability
Performs database administration activities such as storage management, backup and recovery using RMAN, and performance tuning
Analyzes and resolves critical and complex database issues
Ensures successful, daily backups and guaranteed recoverability
Responds to monitoring alerts and high severity problem tickets, applying analytical, problem solving, and resolution skills to handle scenarios
Define mechanisms to improve SQL performance
Works with fellow database administrators in defining standards for backup and recovery, performance tuning, disaster recovery, high availability and monitoring
Works with Infrastructure and development teams in delivering optimal database solutions throughout the life cycle
Identifies tasks to be automated, developing scripts and supporting documentation
Seeks and contributes to the continuous improvement of the databases and database environment
Leads internal Infrastructure DBA projects
Creates test and implementation plans
Performs duties in such a way as to serve as an example to other DBAs in the department
Maintains accurate and up to date documentation
Performs research and evaluation of new database features and technology
Other duties as assigned 
Knowledge/Skills: 
Have worked on oracle 10g/11g RAC on Unix HP/Sun/Aix/Linux/Windows
Experienced in the design and support of large Oracle and mission critical databases in a 24/7 environment
Proven experience in troubleshooting complex Oracle database problems such as performance, corruption and recovery
Understanding of Cloud based database strategies and configuration
Intermediate knowledge of database internals and data structures, including defining init.ora parameters for optimum performance and understanding Oracle V$ system tables
Proficient in designing advanced backup and recovery procedures using RMAN
Experience in implementing and supporting complex architectures such as high availability, disaster recovery and scalability using utilities such as Oracle Dataguard
Experience in managing Oracle databases on clustered hardware
Experience with Oracle 10g/11g features such as Locally Managed Tablespaces, Transportable Tables and Automated Storage Management.
Experience deploying and managing databases with enterprise monitoring and management tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Understanding of Oracle Real Application Clusters technology 

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 6 years experience in Business Controls, time management and ability to multi task
• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Engineering
• At least 8 years experience in Business Controls, time management and ability to multi task

Additional information 
Excellent knowledge of SQL and database procedural languages
Excellent knowledge of Unix shell, Perl or other scripting languages
Practical experience working on various operating systems such as Unix, Linux and Windows Server 

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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