Lead Oracle DBA 10g/Linux

The Lead Oracle Database Administrator candidate must be a dynamic contributor, passionate about database technologies and committed to making a difference in an organization filled with smart, creative people.  The Lead Oracle DBA will be part of a team responsible for all functions associated with the implementation, operation, and maintenance of development, staging and production databases in a data warehouse environment. The incumbent will play a key role in the maintenance of Merkle’s Oracle database environments.   The incumbent is also responsible for researching and certifying new database technologies, conducting database environment assessments, making recommendations, end executing corrective actions where appropriate.   Candidates must be technically proficient and possess good interpersonal, troubleshooting, and documentation skills. Specific Responsibilities:  Perform database administration and maintenance functions in support of the database system within production and development environments.    Perform preventive database management, maintenance, and performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization  Develop trend and analysis reports indicating database growth and load to anticipate storage and memory needs; develop maintenance programs and scripts; migrate databases as necessary; tune indexing, rollback, and initialization parameters  Automation of routine database administration tasks to include product upgrades and patch application  Providing assistance to application development staff  Data modeling – Develop physical data models as needed  Develop environment specifications, benchmarking performance scenarios, and monitor environment  Conduct regularly scheduled environmental assessments and developing recommendations and corrective action plans based on the findings  Develop and test backup and disaster recovery plans / scenarios  Maintain and Administer database security components – work with the security department and product managers to develop and execute relevant security policies  Research new products, tools, methodologies, and standards related to all aspects of the database environment and its security.  Other duties as assigned Requirements: 5+ years continuous experience as a DBA in an Oracle /Linux (Red Hat) environment with installations of Oracle8i, 9i, and/or 10g, 10g RAC  Experience in a high availability environment, with a strong understanding of high availability strategies for Oracle (RAC).  Knowledge of database backup/restore methodologies including: hot and cold backups, export, import, etc.  Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well both individually and within a team environment  Strong SQL and PL/SQL capabilities  Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of backup and recovery scenarios, with exposure to both user-managed and RMAN backup configurations  Experience with Standard database tools such as but not limited to T.O.A.D, Oracle Enterprise Manager and Grid Control  Knowledge of different storage platforms such as NAS and SAN  Strong knowledge of logical and physical database design  Ability to work effectively in a demanding and fast-paced environment  SQL Server database administration is a strong plus  Unix shell scripting experience is a plus Knowledge in the following is a big plus:  Lead DBA or team lead experience a plus  Mid-tier ERP systems experience (Epicor, Lawson, Ross)  Web Technologies (i.e. IIS, HTML/Web Presentation Layer, Web Services)  UltiPro HRMS system, or equivalent HRMS apps (Payroll, Benefits, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking)  Marketing campaign software to include Alterian, Affinium, and e.Piphany  SAS product suite  Direct Marketing experience and knowledge   Certifications / Technical TrainingWe are  currently in Lanham, MD near the New Carrollton Metro and Train Station, but moving to Columbia Gateway Drive in Columbia, MD in 2008.  For IMMEDIATE consideration, please apply here: https://www.hirebridge.com/application/appchoice.asp?jid=49775 or e-mail us a copy of your resume at jobs@merkleinc.com .