Oracle​/DBDBA; Hybrid

Database Administrator

Tier One Technologies is seeking a skilled Database Administrator with Oracle and DB2 experience to support our US Government client.

This contract-to-hire position can be located in Raleigh, NC or Eagan, MN.

Expected schedule:
Thursday – Monday from 11:30 PM EST to 8:30 AM EST.

SELECTED CANDIDATES WITHOUT REQUIRED CLEARANCE WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION TO RECEIVE IT.

• Perform complex functional activities in support of Oracle RDBMS products and services, IBM DB2, Oracle eBusiness Suite, and Postgres that will include database patching, deployments and troubleshooting.
• Oracle support:
  • Upgrade, install, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities in Oracle RDBMS products and services on Linux servers.
  • Manage and maintain a complex Oracle RDBMS production environment.
• IBM DB2 Support:
  • Install, upgrade, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities in IBM DB2 databases on Mainframe systems, Linux and Windows servers.
  • Manage and maintain DB2 production environments including performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve DB2-related issues in high-availability environments
• Oracle eBusiness Suite Support:
  • Upgrade, install, patch, and remediate vulnerabilities in Oracle eBusiness Suite applications on Linux servers.
  • Ensure the integration and performance of Oracle eBusiness Suite with other systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Oracle eBusiness Suite.
• Work on high-visibility, or mission critical aspects of a given program, and performs all functional duties independently.
• Oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

• A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is required. If the degree is not in the applicable field, then 4 additional years of related experience is required.
• 13+ years of experience in database administration, production support, and performance optimization.
• 6+ years of hands-on Oracle production DBA experience, including Oracle RMAN, Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM), and Real Application Clusters (RAC).
• 4+ years of IBM DB2 production DBA experience supporting enterprise database environments.
• Proven expertise managing Oracle RDBMS, IBM DB2, Oracle E-Business Suite, PostgreSQL, and No
  
  SQL databases.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, design, performance tuning, query optimization, backup and recovery, and high availability.
• Proficiency in administering databases across Linux, IBM Mainframe, and Microsoft Windows environments.
• Extensive experience supporting and maintaining large-scale, multi-node Oracle RAC environments.
• Hands-on experience installing, configuring, administering, and supporting PostgreSQL database environments.
• Must be flexible and willing to work on-call, overnights and weekends as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident (Green Card Holder).
• Must be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.
• Be able to pass a drug screening, criminal history, and credit checks.
• Must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years.
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)