Role: Database Administrator Location: St.Louis,MO MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience Performs installations and configurations of grid infrastructure, databases, clients etc. Maintains standards and design of physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration Creates/maintains backup and recovery strategies on Database Management Systems Supports multiple services and multiple databases of medium complexity with multiple concurrent users, ensuring control, integrity and accessibility of data Installs, configures and maintains High Availability (RAC, RAC One Node, Data Guard etc.) server solutions Troubleshoots alerts (alert log, Jobs, Disk Group, Tablespace etc.) and performance issues. Performs database performance tuning tasks Utilizes OEM as a monitoring and diagnostics tool and identifies/resolves the performance issues REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Knowledge of Database Architecture and its implementation Knowledge of VoltDB solution Good knowledge of PL/SQL programming language Good knowledge of Instance, database and query tuning to improve the performance of the database/application Good understanding of Capacity Planning of Oracle Server environment to sustain business growth Good understanding of Disaster Recovery (DR) methodologies Good understanding of SAN technologies related to Oracle disk layouts Good knowledge of Windows/Linux/Solaris operating systems and shell scripting Good understanding of Change Management procedures Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure Ability to prioritize and organize effectively Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.) Ability to work independently Ability to work with others to resolve problems, handle requests or situations Ability to effectively consult with department managers and leaders Education BA/BS in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent work experience Related Work Experience 3 to 6 years of experience working with Oracle database management systems in testing, implementation, maintenance and administration in a multiple platform environment
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