We are currently seeking to fill a Technical Specialist - Oracle Applications DBA position for our client in Chicago, IL. We invite you to review the position requirements below and apply today if your skills match our need.

Responsibilities:
- Install, patch, upgrade, configure, tune, and maintain the Oracle 11i E-business suite and 9i databases.
- Provide level 2 support (24x7) for the production environment, which includes high-volume business-critical applications.
- Collaborate with system and network administrators.
- Install system enhancements and assist in hardware, software, and data utilization analysis to ensure maximum efficiency and effective use.
- Participate in the design, implementation, and testing of the disaster recover procedures.
- Provide DBA support for custom application development efforts.
- Limited travel may be required

Requirements:
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Has initiative and is self-disciplined
- Knowledge of business and technical environments
- Hands on experience with Oracle 9i database management systems and overall Oracle technical environment
- Experience with Oracle 11i applications (Financial, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, HRMS)
- Experience with physical database design, writing Oracle stored procedures, and designing and creating indices
- Understanding of data modeling concepts

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with application development
- Has either Oracle database 8i or 9i certification
- Experience with Oracles Real Application Cluster (RAC), creating standby databases, and working with high-availability cluster solutions
- Experience with Oracle RMAN, Oracle 10gAS, Oracle Enterprise Manager
- Experience in leading projects

Education/Years of Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years IT experience
- 4 years of Oracle database administration
- 2 years of Oracle applications administration
- 2 years of UNIX
- 2 years PL/SQL coding
- 1 year of Oracle 11i applications administration
- Minimum of 2 years experience working in a large organization
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
- Must be able to work some weekends, nights, and holidays

Apply now if your skills and experience are a good match for the position and remember this: At Harvey Nash, the door to opportunity is always wide open. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here