Oracle Applications DBA

About the Company:

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates is a premier multi-specialty physician practice with many convenient locations in the greater Boston area. Harvard Vanguard is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and its physicians are on the staff of Boston's leading academic medical centers and community hospitals, including Brigham and Women's Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess, and Children's Hospital. Harvard Vanguard physicians have been on the forefront of quality improvement in patient care for over three decades and continue to receive among the highest ratings for care quality in Massachusetts. The organization has more than 3600 employees including over 650 physicians and other clinicians who provide patient-centered care at 17 locations located throughout Eastern Massachusetts. This position is located at Harvard Vanguard’s Management Offices in Newton; conveniently located at the junction of the Mass. Pike and Route 128, Exit 22-next to the Riverside stop of the MBTA Green Line. We offer free parking, a free exercise facility (open 24/7), and a restaurant on site.

About the Position:

The Oracle Applications DBA will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of all Oracle Financial Applications 11.5.10 and HR Payroll; installation, configuration and upgrades (security updates) of multiple environments on HP-UX; cloning of Oracle Application 11.5.10 environments; performance monitoring and optimization of the Application and Databases; Oracle system administration and Unix shell scripting; Leading moderately complex projects and cross functional teams; documenting technical procedures and implementation plans; developing and maintaining project plans, monitoring and reporting project status; facilitating resolution of complex technical issues by working with cross-functional teams.

Candidate Requirements:

Education:

BS/BA Degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent education, training and experience.

Experience:

Skills and experience typically gained through five to seven years of progressively more responsible IT experience. Must have at least 3+ years experience as an Oracle Applications DBA which encompasses supporting the e-Business Suite (preferably 11.5.10) with 9i or 10g databases; experience with installation, configuration, ongoing maintenance and upgrades; proficiency on HP-UX platform; performance monitoring and optimization, Oracle system administration and SQL, PL/SQL and Unix shell scripting, Oracle Express, Oracle Reports and OFA experience. Knowledge of underlying Oracle Applications database architecture schemas/products, database objects, technology stack, file systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with Optio and Oracle Financial Analyzer/Enterprise Planning and Budgeting would be a plus.Benefits Include:Up to 8% company retirement contribution,3 weeks vacation; 4 weeks after 2 years, Paid professional development, Generous health and welfare benefit package.

To Apply:

Please visit our web site www.harvardvanguard.org/jobs and apply on-line.

Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates; empowering individuals to reach their full potential through equal employment opportunities and an environment that actively values diversity. EOE/AA