Database Specialist, Durban

The Database Specialist will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of Oracle and Linux based solutions and systems.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

• Oracle Database Administration

• Administration and management of databases in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
• Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of database servers, including infrastructure
• Pro-active monitoring of databases both from a performance and capacity management perspective.
• Performance tuning and optimization of database schema, indexes, stored procedures etc.
• Perform database maintenance activities such as backup/recovery, rebuilding and reorganizing indexes.
• Ensure that all database releases are properly assessed and measured from a functionality and performance perspective.
• Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.
• Setup of Standby and DR systems (Oracle DataGuard)

• Oracle Weblogic Administration

• Administration and management of Weblogic installation and managed servers in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
• Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of Oracle Weblogic for Forms & Reports, ADF and Oracle Identify Manager
• Pro-active monitoring of Weblogic.
• Performance tuning and optimization of managed servers.
• Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.

• Linux Administration

• Linux Server Administration and support
• Installation, upgrades, and patching of linux environments
• Linux scripting
• Responsible for server backup and restore testing
• Server hardening and securing

• Other responsibilities

• Ownership of Platform monitoring software
• Automation of complex technical actions.
• Take ownership and ensure high quality, timely delivery of database related projects on hand.
• Understand and implement platform and application auditing at different technology tiers.
• Compilation of technical documentation, standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with application developers and operations/support teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Provides technical direction to the technical team
• Compiles or reviews technical designs to meet the business and client requirements
• Client liaison for environment specification and design
• Carries out sufficient research and development to identify new trends and features that could be incorporated to enhance and improve business processes and productivity
• Liaises with the client to ensure all technical concerns are attended to in a professional and client service driven manner
• Suggests alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements more efficiently and effectively
• Required to present at Technical and Product conferences
• Ensuring software licence compliance is maintained
• Financial responsibilities
• Assist with pre-sales

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualities:

Education & Qualification

• Recognized tertiary qualification (BSc or similar)
• Certification in Oracle (OCP DBA)
• Certification in Linux
• CISSP or similar

Experience

• Min 5 years working experience as a Senior Oracle Database Administrator
• Min 5 years working experience in designing and implementing complex Oracle technical solutions
• Min 10 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions
• Min 10 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Linux/Unix systems
• Min 5 years working experience in Oracle Weblogic (Forms & Reports and ADF)
• Experience implementing and configuring Oracle Identify Manager
• Experience implementing and configuring Oracle APEX and ORDS
• Experience in automating DBA functions
• Experience implementing and configuring platform monitoring tools
• Experienced in Cyber Security as it pertains to Oracle systems

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of Oracle database technologies
• Strong knowledge of SQL language and PL/SQL
• Strong knowledge of Linux and Unix operating systems and environments
• Knowledge of Oracle Internet Application server and Web Logic server environments
• Knowledge of Apache
• Knowledge of Oracle RAC
• Working knowledge of networking (WAN, LAN, VPN, Security)

• Detailed and wide range technical knowledge across entire domain systems (Linux/Unix, Oracle Database, Oracle Application Server, Cloud platforms, monitoring tools, etc)
• Maintains high levels of understanding of product knowledge and business domain knowledge
• Detailed and wide range technical knowledge across entire domain systems (Linux/Unix, Oracle Database, Oracle Application Serve, Cloud platforms, monitoring tools, etc)
• Maintains high levels of understanding of product knowledge and business domain knowledge
• Knowledge of Java development would be an advantage.

Behavioural Traits

• Innovative and Creative
• Contributes to team success
• Quality orientated
• Mentors and coaches
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong research skills
• Initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good at problem solving
• Self-motivated
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Good Technical writing skills