Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Fast paced, innovative, energizing. These are a few words to describe the exciting work environment Cox Communications creates in the many communities we serve. Beyond focusing on customers and communities, we are committed to treating our employees with integrity, dignity, and respect. In return, we expect our folks to be team players while making individual contributions, to continue learning and developing, and to try innovative ways of doing business. At Cox Communications, diversity is a critical part of our culture, values and business operations. This diversity of people, products and partners naturally stimulates a diversity of perspectives, which helps create an enviable company culture and enhance the growth and vitality of all Cox stakeholders. We invite you to explore what we have to offer. Senior Database Administrator (DBA) US-GA-Atlanta Description:Overall purpose and end results of this position. RESPONSIBILITIES:* Providing daily (24*7) operational support of TSD production database environment including on call after hour support.* Responsible for production Oracle and MySQL database installation, configuration, administration.* Providing troubleshooting skill for customer's problems and resolving of issues and reporting on all oracle related issues for both NT and Sun Unix/Linux systems.* Coding PERL, Shell (sh, bash, and ksh) scripts to maintain production oracle servers batch jobs.* Coding pl/sql to implement customers' requirement* Managing Oracle objects including tables, indexes, views, constraints, db links, jobs, snapshots etc.* Managing Oracle Networking environment including Oracle NET, JDBC or ODBC etc.* Managing Oracle IFS.* Providing data solution for customers and being able to dump/load data using sqlldr, imp, exp, RMAN etc.* Managing Oracle full database backup, archive log backup and data restore.* Performing database user audit and accounts management.* Implementing data replication and clustering.* Providing documentation both automated and manual.Qualifications:SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:* Deep experience on Oracle 9i/10g and RAC installation/configuration, management and troubleshooting.* Experience with Data Guard installation, configuration, management and support.* Good at database modeling design not only OLTP system but also OLAP/DSS system such as star schema.* Experience working in large enterprise database environments with multiple platforms (SPA) and operating systems (Sun Solaris 7/8/9/10, Linux and Windows 2000). SAN and NAS knowledge a plus.* Hands on experience on coding, troubleshooting and performance tuning Pl/SQL and SQL and complicated reporting.* Oracle Memory (SGA, PGA), Data files (RAID) management and performance tuning.* Excellent programming using shell scripts (sh, bash, and ksh) and perl.* Familiar with RDBMS management tools such as Quest Toad.* Fluent in using RMAN for any kind of backup/restore tasks.* Working knowledge of MySQL versions 3, 4, and 5.* Being able to perform operating system level i/o, cpu, memory and disk troubleshooting and performance tuning tasks using iostat, vmstat, and other tools.* Experience using AWR and ADDM to monitor and troubleshoot system, cpu, memory, disk, and performance issues.* Maintaining user security.* Excellent knowledge on Veritas VM, Veritas cluster and Netbackup operations.* A motivated team-player and fast learner.* Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally to peers and management.* Ability to work under pressure and in high stress situations.Essential duties and responsibilities of this position, the percentage of time spent on each, and key performance measures.* Monitor, maintain, and manage TSD production database environment including on call after hour support. (30%)* Install, configure, create, and upgrade production Oracle and MySQL databases. (15%)* Resolve tickets: troubleshoot customer's problems and issues. (20%)* Code and maintain production oracle servers batch jobs. (5%)* Providing data solution for customers and being able to dump/load data using sqlldr, imp, exp, RMAN etc. (15%)* Managing Oracle full database backup, archive log backup and data restore. (10%)* Providing documentation both automated and manual.(5%)QUALIFICATIONSBS/BA in Information Technology, CIS, MIS, or related discipline and 5-8 years of experience in a DBA roleClear understanding of networking concepts and server platforms.OCP on oracle 8i/9i/10g preferredOutstanding scripting and querying skills.2 years experience with MySQL versions 3 and/or 4 preferred4 years enterprise level production databases support. 2 years experience utilizing RMAN backup. 2 years enterprise database development experience.Knowledgeable of enterprise level applications. Excellent written and verbal skills. Primary contribution is in applying knowledge (product, industry, professional, technical) rather than managing people. Greater than 50% of time is doing individual contributor work No responsibility for developing and managing operating plans/budgetsSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceJob Location: Atlanta, GAJob Number: 27047Company URL: http://www.cox.com/CoxCareer/Company Profile:As the third largest cable provider in the nation, Cox Communications, Inc. is noted for its high-capacity, reliable broadband delivery network as well as the company's ability to provide superior customer service. For Cox, it's not about being the biggest; it's about being the best.