Database Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Deliver first-level support for developers and production operations during maintenance periods.

• Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle RDBMS software and associated products.

• Apply patches to Oracle RDBMS/Exadata systems.

• Ensure database security in accordance with ISP documentation and best practices.

• Conduct database tuning and monitor performance.

• Assist in application tuning and performance monitoring efforts.

• Update and maintain documentation and standards.

• Provide 24/7 support during after-hours and maintenance windows.

• Research and terminate sessions when necessary.

• Extend tablespaces as required.

• Purge XA transactions.

• Offer general technical troubleshooting and consultation to development teams.

• Investigate Oracle database issues and coordinate with Oracle Corporation for support.

• Perform C Shell/Perl/SQL scripting, including debugging and maintaining existing scripts as well as creating new ones.

• Manage partition maintenance tasks.

• Monitor Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for potential production issues.

• Execute other tasks or duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Solid understanding of the Oracle database, including its utilities and tools.

• Familiarity with Oracle Forms, Pro*C, and Data Modeler & Subversion is preferred.

• Knowledge of Exadata, DataGuard, RAC, and GoldenGate is desirable.

• Understanding of database compression, encryption, and materialized views is a plus.

• Proficient in scripting languages (PL/SQL, Perl, C Shell).

• Strong understanding of the underlying operating system, primarily UNIX/LINUX.

• Good knowledge of physical database design, including partitioning.

• Capability to perform performance tuning and monitoring for both Oracle and the operating system.

• Familiarity with Oracle backup and recovery procedures.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Oracle security management.

• Understanding of how Oracle acquires and manages resources effectively.

• Knowledge of Oracle data integrity principles.

• Familiarity with the application systems used at your site.

• Strong communication skills to interact with management, development teams, vendors, and systems administrators.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Opportunities for internal mobility.

• Recognition for purpose and well-being.

• Work-life balance.

• Inclusive work environment.