Sr Oracle Database Engineer
At a glance
Senior Data Architecture & Governance role at Procom Consultants Group. Dallas · contract.
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What you'll do
- Monitor and maintain Oracle and SQL server environments, covering stability, availability, patches and security compliance
- Keep build procedures and equipment records current, and track database installations for project planning and client billing
- Coordinate maintenance, backups and downtime with users, and take part in disaster recovery exercises
- Troubleshoot hosted-service issues and work with network and systems administrators to keep operations running
- Support database version choices, software purchasing and infrastructure designs for prospective clients as needed
What you bring
- At least eight years in enterprise distributed environments spanning storage, virtualization, UNIX, Windows or data centers
- At least five years working with Oracle and three years with SQL in enterprise settings
- Microsoft certification, such as MCSE, MCSA or another listed credential
- Advanced UNIX and Windows server skills, plus familiarity with security standards such as SOx and PCI DSS
Who this fits
This contract role is based onsite in Dallas and runs for six months, with a chance to move into a permanent position. It suits a senior database engineer who can resolve complex IT problems independently and handle a rotating, around-the-clock on-call schedule.
From the employer
Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:
• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy
Specialties• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)
Sr Oracle Database Engineer
On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Sr Oracle Database Engineer for a contract opportunity in Dallas, TX.
Sr Oracle Database Engineer Job Details
Data Center Services Group is seeking candidates for an Oracle/SQL DBA opening in Dallas TX. Position will be integral to the Database infrastructure strategy, security, and currency planning. Position will also provide world class system infrastructure design solutions for prospective clients on an as-needed basis. Must be a problem solver able to identify and solve complex IT issues without supervision.
• Performs day to day monitoring and maintenance of diverse installed base of Oracle and SQL servers including systems infrastructure stability, availability, patching, and security compliance.
• Creates and maintains library of documentation for all equipment, processes, and procedures including detailed build procedure documents.
• Maintains an accurate inventory of existing DB installations to provide server resource information for projects and for client billing.
• Assists in version recommendations and procurement of database software.
• Maintains relationship and frequently interfaces with Oracle/Microsoft and 3rd party vendors.
• Communicates and coordinates scheduled maintenance, backups, and downtime to users.
• Insures all systems are backed up and mirrored to disaster recovery sites (by interfacing with the separate Backup and Recovery team).
• Participates in regular disaster recovery exercises.
• Interfaces with the local and remote network administrators, systems administrators to build and maintain basic operations.
• Performs end user troubleshooting to isolate, diagnose, and resolve common problems with hosted solutions.
• Participate in acquisition or divestiture as needed.
• Subject to be on call 24 hours, seven days a week on a rotating schedule with other DBAs.
Required Skills / Certifications:
• 8+ years experience in an enterprise level distributed environment (SAN, Virtual, UNIX, Windows, Data Center)
• 5+ years Oracle experience in an enterprise environment
• 3+ years SQL experience in an enterprise environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with current clients, prospective clients, and with internal personnel.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, LDAP, DNS SMTP and other networking areas.
• Proficiency in enterprise storage technologies such as NAS and Storage Area Networking, and Backup & Recovery.
Sr Oracle Database Engineer Mandatory Skills
• Microsoft Certifications (such as MCSE, MCSA, MCP, MCTS)
• Advanced technical knowledge and experience in UNIX and Windows server environments
• Advanced knowledge of security and compliance standards such as SOx and PCI DSS.
• Working knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, and PolyServe.
• Skills in DB2, Informix, JCL, MySQL and Ingres.
Sr Oracle Database Engineer Start Date
ASAP
Sr Oracle Database Engineer Assignment Length
6 months with potential to convert to a permanent role
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.
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