Our GLOBAL client based in the west suburbs, currently seeks a Senior Database Administrator for a LONG-TERM CONTRACT engagement. Be part of a growing and expanding company!

This role is part of a team that will perform administration within Oracle eBusiness ERP Applications, Data Warehouse and Custom Application Server Administration to ensure continuous 24X7 availability in support of mission critical business applications. This position requires a proactive, highly motivated individual with excellent communication and root cause problem solving skills.

Primary responsibilities include:

· Ensure 24x7 operation and availability of business systems and all interfaced systems.
· Propose and develop strategic improvements in all technical areas of system implementation, support and enhancement.
· Develop, document and enforce application database standards, procedures and data security.
· Work with extended Infrastructure team to plan and coordinate application and database changes, installation of upgrades, patches and resolve any cross function issues.
· Monitor and plan for query performance tuning, sizing and capacity, and backup and recovery
· Work with cross project teams to resolve technical performance issues/bottlenecks.
· Provide on-call support.

Required Skills:

· Significant understanding of all Oracle Application DBA related functions -previous experience in a 24x7 environment a must.
· Expert in Oracle 10g RDBMS, performance tuning, and data security protocols
· Experience with SQL, PL/SQL and database concepts.

Highly Desired Skills:

· Experience with PeopleSoft HR or JDE helpful.
· Team player possessing a customer focus who excels at bringing forth their professionalism and expertise
· Ability to initiate a project and follow it through to conclusion.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast paced implementation environment.
· Effective meeting facilitation, team collaboration and mediation techniques.


Location: Western sububs of Chicago, Illinois
Compensation: RATE: OPEN


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