- Company Name
- Contact One Communications, Inc.
- Job Title
- 3353 Database Administrator
- Job Description
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Job Title: Database Administrator – PAAS Service
Role Summary:
Serve as the primary system administrator for on‑premises and cloud‑based database platforms within a Platform as a Service (PAAS) environment, ensuring optimal performance, high availability, and secure operation of Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL databases and associated BI and integration stacks.
Expectations:
* Maintain a valid NATO SECRET clearance.
* Demonstrate a proven track record of managing complex database environments with a focus on performance tuning, automation, and disaster recovery.
* Deliver continuous improvement through regular upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.
* Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams and adhere to strict security and compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Install, configure, and operate database systems (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and related BI components (OBIEE, ODI, OAS).
2. Monitor database performance, produce statistical reports, and implement tuning measures to guarantee high availability.
3. Design and enforce backup and recovery strategies; validate recovery plans through testing.
4. Plan, execute, and validate system upgrades, patches, and lifecycle transitions.
5. Manage and maintain BI stack components (Oracle Analytics, Weblogic, Apache, Tomcat).
6. Configure and streamline DB automation tools for routine tasks.
7. Administer MySQL HA/DR solutions (InnoDB Cluster, Replicaset, ClusterSet, Replication).
8. Oversee ORDS, Apache HTTP, and Tomcat administration.
9. Maintain current knowledge of Linux/UNIX and Windows Server OS versions relevant to database operations.
10. Participate in high‑availability and disaster‑recovery architecture design for clustering and virtual environments.
Required Skills:
* Strong expertise in Oracle, MySQL Server, and PostgreSQL database management.
* In‑depth knowledge of MySQL high‑availability and disaster‑recovery configurations.
* Proficiency with Oracle BI EE, ODI, OAS, and related analytics technologies.
* Experience with ORDS, Apache HTTP, and Tomcat administration.
* Advanced understanding of Linux/UNIX and Windows Server operating systems.
* Ability to design and implement HA/DR solutions, including server clustering and virtualization.
* Automation skills for database administration tasks.
* Aptitude for monitoring, reporting, and performance tuning.
Required Education & Certifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (preferred).
* Relevant database certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional, MySQL Certified Database Administrator, or PostgreSQL Certified Engineer (preferred).
* Valid NATO SECRET security clearance.