Position Title: Senior Database Administrator (Oracle and MS SQL)
location : Chicago, IL (loop area) 60606
week to week contract

POSITION PURPOSE

Dynamic opportunity for an Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server production DBA to join a growing online education service provider. The candidate will be joining a team of DBA's supporting a 24x7commercial production environment. The candidate must have 4 to 6+ years experience with Oracle and Microsoft SQL production database operations and maintenance, strong change management discipline and process, experience with database operations on Unix (highly prefer Linux) platform and fail over and standby database (logical and physical) concepts/implementation,. Must ensure system availability, usability, and survivability as it relates to databases as well as tuning, diagnostics, capacity planning and life cycle management. Will develop policies and procedures in regards to security, backup schedules, restoration, and disaster recovery in the database area in conjunction with the Development and Infrastructure teams. Support team members and ensures that established deadlines and client needs are met and keeps management well informed of area activities.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

1. Assumes responsibility for providing general database administration support.
a. Ensures system stability and accessibility. Monitors performance and makes recommendations for upgrades and enhancements.
b. Oversees database backups, restores, and disaster recovery plans.
c. Ensures a high level of system security.
d. Develops and maintains administration guide used by programmers.
e. Oversees the installation and configuration of the server.
f. Performs day-to-day maintenance of the server.
g. Assists programming teams with the development of databases, triggers, store procedures, and other development related tasks.

2. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional working relationships with clients and outside contacts.
a. Tracks and resolves problems promptly and effectively.
b. Obtains and conveys information as needed. Sends reports and updates to clients and stakeholders as required.
c. Promotes goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

3. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with area staff and with management.
a. Coordinates the efforts of team members in integrating sections of the system. Works to foster a cooperative team environment.
b. Keeps management well informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
c. Completes assigned documentation accurately and timely.
d. Attends meetings as required.

4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
a. Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
b. Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned.
c. Updates technical skills as required.


PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

1. Database administration functions are performed effectively and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

2. Programmers and end users are well supported. Information needs are consistently met or exceeded.

3. Server maintenance is effective and timely.

4. Good working relations exist with Information Technology and Company personnel.

5. Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

6. Required reports and documents are generated accurately and timely.



QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of development cycles and standards.
Knowledge of hardware and software server platforms.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Four to six plus years of related experience in relational databases (Oracle and MS SQL)

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Oracle 9i/10g
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005
UNIX (Linux), Scripting, Perl, SAN, LDAP, Stored Procedures, Triggers
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Strong problem solving abilities.
Solid organizational abilities and attention to detail.
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