Oracle Database Administrator at Reston

Oracle Database Administrator

We are looking for a Senior Oracle Database Administrator for our direct client at Reston,VA.

Senior Database Administrator will work closely with DBA team members, application developers, business users, Unix Support, Data Server Management and upper management to provide Oracle expertise for new projects and current production support. Job responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Design and create database schema scripts (DDL), deploy schema build scripts, maintain database baselines, support application requirements, testing and implementations. Must follow all migration policies and processes
• Strong skill set in PL/SQL development; ability to analyze and provide recommendation for performance tuning
• Analyze and resolve, or recommend solutions to highly complex technical problems such as performance issues, integration of object-oriented relational database technology, data quality issues
• Provide 24 X 7 support on a periodic basis (requires carrying pager)
• Lead or participate in modeling initiatives (object, logical), data analysis and application of corporate standards
• Create sound database physical design models from object or logical models
• Prepare status reports to accurately communicate progress; provide early notification of problems that could affect schedules, or the integrity or availability of data

 Requirements

To be effective in this role, the Senior Database Administrator must stay abreast of state-of-the-art technologies in database technology and data management practices, and must be able to influence and educate project teams on the importance of good data management practices.

• 5+ years of Oracle DBA experience including building objects and maintaining production environments
• 5+ years of experience in Relational database concepts, relational logical modeling, best practices, and physical design
• 5+ years of PL/SQL development
• 4+ years of experience in Object concepts, object modeling, and translation of object model to relational design
• 7+ years of experience in the IT industry, including full life cycle methodology, standard office products such as Word and Excel, and some application development
• 3+ years of Unix operating system experience including shell scripting and file management
• 3+ years of using modeling tool, preferable ER/Studio
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

Nice to Have Skills:

• Ability to work well effectively in a team
• Ability to adapt to changing environment and requirements and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent project management, oral and written communication, negotiation, presentation and influencing skills
• Some java skills desirable

Country: USA, State: Virginia, City: Reston, Company: Kavaliro.