Tuesday, 11 November 2014

IBM Job Vacancy in Kenya : Oracle Database Administrator

IBM Job Vacancy in Kenya : Oracle Database Administrator

November 11, 2014

Job Description

Job description

Implement and manages databases per defined standards and procedures

Analyzes and provides recommendations on application logic and interfaces to improve database performance, capacity, and availability

Identifies opportunities to optimize application data models for performance, manageability,
scalability and availability

Performs database administration activities such as storage management, backup and recovery using RMAN, and performance tuning

Analyzes and resolves critical and complex database issues

Ensures successful, daily backups and guaranteed recoverability

Responds to monitoring alerts and high severity problem tickets, applying analytical, problem solving, and resolution skills to handle scenarios

Define mechanisms to improve SQL performance

Works with fellow database administrators in defining standards for backup and recovery, performance tuning, disaster recovery, high availability and monitoring

Works with Infrastructure and development teams in delivering optimal database solutions throughout the life cycle

Identifies tasks to be automated, developing scripts and supporting documentation

Seeks and contributes to the continuous improvement of the databases and database environment

Leads internal Infrastructure DBA projects

Creates test and implementation plans

Performs duties in such a way as to serve as an example to other DBAs in the department

Maintains accurate and up to date documentation

Performs research and evaluation of new database features and technology

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills:

Have worked on oracle 10g/11g RAC on Unix HP/Sun/Aix/Linux/Windows

Experienced in the design and support of large Oracle and mission critical databases in a 24/7 environment

Proven experience in troubleshooting complex Oracle database problems such as performance, corruption and recovery

Understanding of Cloud based database strategies and configuration

Intermediate knowledge of database internals and data structures, including defining init.ora parameters for optimum performance and understanding Oracle V$ system tables

Proficient in designing advanced backup and recovery procedures using RMAN

Experience in implementing and supporting complex architectures such as high availability, disaster recovery and scalability using utilities such as Oracle Dataguard

Experience in managing Oracle databases on clustered hardware

Experience with Oracle 10g/11g features such as Locally Managed Tablespaces, Transportable Tables and Automated Storage Management.

Experience deploying and managing databases with enterprise monitoring and management tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager.

Understanding of Oracle Real Application Clusters technology

Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • At least 6 years experience in Business Controls, time management and ability to multi task
  • English: Fluent
Preferred

Engineering
At least 8 years experience in Business Controls, time management and ability to multi task

Additional information

Excellent knowledge of SQL and database procedural languages

Excellent knowledge of Unix shell, Perl or other scripting languages

Practical experience working on various operating systems such as Unix, Linux and Windows Server

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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