Procom Consultants Group is seeking a Sr Oracle Database Engineer to play a key role in managing and maintaining Oracle and SQL server environments, ensuring database infrastructure stability, security, and compliance. This position supports system design, disaster recovery, and client-facing infrastructure solutions on an as-needed basis in a distributed enterprise environment.
What You'll Do
- 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.
What We're Looking For
- 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
- 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.
Technical Stack
Oracle, SQL, SAN, UNIX, Windows, Data Center, NAS, Storage Area Networking, VMware, Hyper-V, PolyServe, DB2, Informix, JCL, MySQL, Ingres, TCP/IP, LDAP, DNS, SMTP
Benefits & Compensation
- Potential to convert to a permanent role after 6 months
Work Mode
Onsite in Dallas, TX
