Database​/Web Services Admin Spec Lvl Iii

Job Summary

Administers mission critical databases and web services in a high availability environment, providing 24x7 support services.

• Creates databases, installs and administers Oracle database engine and related web server software (Oracle Application Server, Apache, Tomcat, Web Logic, Web Sphere) on IBM AIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
• Applies database and web server patches as necessary.
• Creates and maintains configuration files.
• Configures JAVA and PHP components for form and content delivery.
• Installs SSL and certificate authentication on servers and databases using Advanced Security; implements access security including encryption.
• Deploys EAR and WAR files for application updates and upgrades.
• Configures databases and web servers to support application software while keeping them compliant with defined standards.
• Monitors performance of UNIX, Linux, and Windows based Oracle and SQL Server database engines.
• Implements and executes database backup and recovery methodologies.
• Performs routine maintenance to ensure databases and web services are accessible and data is accurate.
• Creates and maintains database administration scripts using Unix shell and SQL.
• Writes and maintains system documentation according to established standards.
• Works on multiple projects concurrently and meets deadlines.
• Applies Information Security/Information Assurance policies and STIG/PCI requirements to databases and web servers.
• Creates database partitions.
• Administers additional databases such as SQL Server and Netezza as required.
• Implements and tests high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provides technical support for crashes or failures, recovering or restoring data as necessary.
• Provides after‑hours support for databases and web servers for upgrades, roll‑outs, and production issue resolution.
• Monitors growth trends for databases and coordinates environment requirements with Unix and SAN administrators.
• Assists in capacity planning for new and existing databases and web services.
• Evaluates database and web management tools and provides recommendations.
• Supports multiple development teams simultaneously, providing technical support to users and developers.
• Works independently or as part of a team.
• Provides on‑call 24x7 support for all databases and web servers on a rotating basis.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• IA Certification:
  Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), SCNP, SSCP, or higher level certifications such as CISA, CISSP, GSE, SCNA (NEXCOM preferred: Security+).
• Technical Certification:
  Oracle Admin Certified Associate. Alternatively, completion of IZO‑047 Oracle Database SQL Expert and IZO‑052 Oracle Database 11g Administration Workshop 1 Release 2 with passing assessment scores.
• Non‑certified candidates must obtain required certifications within six months of appointment, or the employment will be terminated.

• Minimum three years of progressive experience in database and/or web services technical support, including full spectrum of database and web server software support.
• Experience in monitoring, optimizing, and administering databases and web servers.
• Knowledge of upgrade methodologies and performance optimization.
• Experience configuring web services server farms to support high‑volume web support capability.
• Backup and recovery skills with understanding of high‑availability and fail‑over technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written and oral communication, interpersonal and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently or within a team.

• Oracle Application Server, Apache, Tomcat, Web Logic.
• Configuration of JAVA and PHP components for form and content delivery.
• Installation of SSL and certificate authentication on servers and databases with Advanced Security.
• Deployment of EAR and WAR files for application updates and upgrades.
• Support for multiple development teams as a technical resource.

Three years of administrative, technical, or investigative work demonstrating the ability and aptitude to perform technical, managerial, or analytical work involving management…