Database Administration (Oracle, SQL).

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational aspects of database administration to meet the business needs and service level.
• Lead and provide technical advice to junior database administrators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical lead and mentor to junior database administrators.
• Lead and manage database changes through change request process & provide status reports to the relevant parties.
• Provide 1st and 2nd level operational database support.
• Assist and respond promptly to incident, investigate & provide temporary &/or permanent resolution of incidents escalated. Provide timely status updates to relevant parties.
• Lead and monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance & availability.
• Lead and monitor the agreed service level, document & maintain the configuration of the databases; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.
• Ensure service level meet requirement. Propose and implement action plan when required.
• Lead and monitor databases according to standard operations procedures.
• Lead in the implementation of service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.
• Involve and lead in database implementation.
• Keep abreast of database technologies.
• A good team player and leader.
• Prompt 24x7 support.
• Good customer service.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma / Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years of experience in Oracle database administration
• 3 - 5 years of experience in SQL database administration