Oracle Database

6 days ago

Durban, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

Our client, one of the largest international Islamic banking groups in the world is looking for an Oracle Database and Systems Administrator, to be based at Head Office in Durban.

**Main job function**
Manage and administer the Oracle Database environment including the Oracle Database Appliance (ODA), the Oracle Linux operating system and other Oracle Virtual Machines (OVM).
- Attends to Oracle Server database administration for proactive, preventative and operational maintenance requirements to ensure uptime of critical systems.
- Attends to the Operating System(s) in use (Linux and Windows).
- Ensures Database architecture design consistency for systems in use or planned for implementation.
- Effective problem solving with demonstrated success analysing complex technical issues for rapid resolution.
- Creates and maintains data dictionaries, physical databases and logical database models in line with best practice and standards.
- Creates specific data objects and structures such as tables and indexes.
- Creates and deploys database continuity and redundancy plans including backup and recovery processes.
- Authors database documentation and guidelines to help support system administration and operations.
- Monitors and Controls all patches and upgrades within the Database environment, ensuring patch levels are in line with business requirements.
- Oversees data load and monitors load balancing.
- Optimizes database performance and streamlines data handling processes.
- Deploys security protocols, profiles, passwords and privileges.
- Ensures service provider delivery and support levels are in line with SLA with regular reporting, engagement with provider/s and maximum utilisation of services.
- Ensures above is applied across all system environments including but not limited to : Production, UAT, Development and other environments created / required for business purposes.

Qualifications:

- Certified OCA - Oracle Certified Associated, OCP - Oracle Certified Professional, OCE - Oracle Certified Expert
- Certified Unix Administrator
- Certified ODA Administrator

**Experience**:

- A Minimum of 3-5 years related Oracle Database and System Administration experience within a banking or similar financial institution environment
- Must be prepared to work overtime
- Proficiency in Oracle Linux System & Database Administration
- Strong knowledge & hands-on administration skills on Linux operating systems
- Experience in Linux OS installation, Software and Patch management
- Good knowledge about the Linux system files, boot process and Run levels
- Should know how to debug/troubleshoot memory issues
- Experience in deployment and tuning of Java Applications and Apache/Tomcat
- Familiar with the configuration and maintenance of server and network hardware and peripherals
- Hands-on experience of system management, system setup and managing Linux based servers as well as configuring them.
- Good understanding of inter-connectivity with Windows Operating System & Database environments

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