Database Administrator Associate Professional

Job Category:Data and Databases Primary Location:USA-PA: PENNSYLVANIA-MECHANICSBURGSchedule:Full-time Job Type:Standard Employee Status:RegularJob Posting: 2008-07-28Description: Database Administrator will provide database and application management support for a Navy management information system (MIS). Duties include: Remotely managing the Oracle 10g MIS database, including installed security patches, creating and maintaining user accounts and privileges, performing daily backups and restores. Helping to manage and maintain the current database schema, including making modifications as requirements change. Helping to maintain PL/SQL procedures used in loading data into a transactional Oracle database. Remotely maintain production web applications including Business Objects Web Intelligence XI, including troubleshooting problems and installing application patches. Additional qualifications, knowledge and experience: Must be a self starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team. Must have excellent writing and communication skills and ability to work in a client environment. Experience required in Oracle database management, PL/SQL, SQL, Business Objects Web Intelligence XI. Must have the ability to obtain a secret clearance. Highly desirable: Oracle 10g DBA certification, Windows Server, DoD agency data, data warehousing, handling privacy act data, data quality control, file processing. Essential Job Functions Monitors database activity and file usage, and ensures necessary resources are present so that databases function properly by removing or deleting old or obsolete files. Develops data retrieval queries and optimizes data queries within programs for performance for performance and maintainability. Determines data to collect and analyzes information as appropriate. Analyzes and determines informational needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, proposed manipulation, data flow and storage requirements and data output and reporting capabilities. Assists development teams in defining logical attributes and inter-relationships and assists in designing data structures to accommodate database production, storage, maintenance and accessibility to enhance performance. Tests designed applications utilizing database management software or general programming software to enhance performance. Installs, implements and supports systems within user base; creates and updates database installation instructions and design changes for client use. Installs new systems or new releases of database systems; determines table attributes, primary, and alternate keys for multiple databases. Installs and upgrades hardware and software as necessary to enhance database performance. Researches various hardware and software products; recommends solutions and implements approved products. Utilizes standard corporate tools to record change and problem activities for tracking purposes. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Two or more years of experience in database design, administration, or maintenance Experience working with software installation/upgrading procedures Experience working with multiple logical entity modeling techniques Experience working with database creation techniques Experience working with relational databases Other Qualifications Good analytical and problem solving skills Good programming skills for database management and general software Good communication skills for providing documentation to support personnel, customers, and managers Good technical infrastructure design skills Ability to work in a team environment Willingness to travel Remote Work Location Authorized:No Relocation Assistance:Not AvailableClearance Level:Secret Create Success