Position: Certified Oracle Database Administrator
# of Openings: 1 Start Date: ASAP Duration: 3+ months Location: VA Face to Face interview required after phone interview. U.S. Citizen, Green Card, EAD only eligible Engagement Type: Contract (Contract-to-hire possible), U.S. Citizen, Green Card, EAD only eligible Complete Description: Local VA (Northern VA even better) candidates preferred. The Oracle DBA is responsible for the performance, integrity and security of the university's enterprise databases. This position administers, secures, tunes, and monitors enterprise Oracle databases to ensure the continuity of enterprise database applications and the protection of university enterprise data. Job Duties: * Responsible for the creation and management of appropriate development, testing, and production Oracle database environments; * Manage system resources and monitor and tune Oracle databases and Oracle SQL processes * Perform installation and configuration of various oracle products and tools including Oracle Application Server, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Warehouse Building, and Oracle 10g Grid Control * Develop and oversee database backup and recovery procedures and regular monthly cloning activities * Help to manage and document Banner ERP disaster recovery plans; * Apply quarterly Oracle Critical Patch Updates, ongoing Oracle DBMS upgrades and routine SunGard Banner software application upgrades and patches * Administer Oracle database security and control database privileges; * Provide backup support to Applications DBA for the administration of Banner application security and the processing of authorized production migration requests * Provide support for other DBA service requests, including 3rd party product support, working closely with Unix systems administration team. Job Qualifications (REQUIRED): * Must be Oracle Certified Database Administrator; * Experienced in all phases of Oracle database management in a Sun Solaris platform environment, or other Unix or Linux environment * Must have significant experience with Oracle database administration tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), Toad, and SQL*Plus * Must have significant experience with the administration of Oracle database security, Oracle backup and recovery procedures, database cloning and SQL performance tuning in a complex production/test/development environment * Must possess demonstrated experience with formal change control practices and procedures and have experience support mission critical ERP systems. Job Qualifications (PREFERRED): * SunGard Banner ERP and ODS experience is highly desirable as is experience with Microsoft SQL Server and the integration of Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services/Analysis Services with Oracle databases. * Experience with Oracle Warehouse Builder, Oracle Application Server and Oracle Discoverer is preferred. Work Schedule: Primary work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. However, must be willing to support a flexible work schedule and perform routine, scheduled system maintenance activities during off-hours and at the convenience of the campus constituency. NOTE: Regularly scheduled weekly patch window, when needed, begins at 6:00 PM Friday evening. Work Location: UMW Stafford Campus, located at 121 University Blvd, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406 *Expected duration of contract is 12 weeks (3mo). The mgr would like to consider consultant for FT position upon successful completion of contract. Due to this only US Citizen, Grn Card holder or EAD will be considered. Vendors please note: Proof of Green Card or EAD will be required prior to interview (if selected) so please confirm this and have candidate documentation ready. Normal interview process through UMW for FTE spot will be required. Skill Req'd / Des'd Amount of Experience Oracle Certified Database Administrator Required 5 Years Oracle DB Management on Sun Solaris, Unix or Linux Required 5 Years Oracle Database Security Administration Experience Required 5 Years Oracle Backup and recovery experience Required 5 Years SunGard Banner ERP and/or ODS experience Highly desired 5 Years Oracle Application Server Highly desired 5 Years Question 1: Would you be interested in and are you eligible for full-time hire at the end of the contract period? Client is unable to sponsor (U.S. Citizen, Grn Card, EAD only eligible) Vendors pls note: Proof of Green Card or EAD authorization will be required prior to interview (if selected). Question 2: Are you an Oracle certified DBA? When did you receive your cert? Question 3: Are you a local VA candidate? Those candidates currently living in VA are preferred. Jameel Ahmed Information Data Systems, Inc(IDS soft) Phone: 248-526-1900 Ext: 111 Fax: (248) 786-6783 Email: jameel <mailto:[email protected]> @idssoft.com <http://www.idssoft.com/> www.idssoft.com
