Position: Oracle DBA (100512-IO30E-BRABER)

Location: Owings Mills, MD

Duration: 6+ month contract

Description:

Responsibilities:
* Implements, maintains, and designs DB2, ORACLE, IMS, SYBASE, SQL Server and other data bases in support of the development and installation of new systems and enhancements to existing systems.
* Uses available tools and utilities to provide for necessary DBMS maintenance activities: data base reorganizations, backup and recovery, space management, performance and tuning, and change management. Performs system administration and system management functions for DB2 and ORACLE data base systems.
* Assists application developers and other clients with data base usage and software development activities.
* Ensures that all software or systems for which they are responsible are monitored and tuned to ensure acceptable levels of performance and resource utilization, ensures that the software is utilizing all appropriate functions and features, timely and accurate reporting on performance, utilization and feature use as requested.
* Provides project management support regarding most technical aspects of implementing project release upgrades for assigned systems which includes: properly following a project life cycle, the development of project plans, completing all appropriate documentation and notifications in order to obtain resolution within the established timeframes.
* Provides input to the development of corporate IT standards and policies to ensure compatibility and integration throughout the company.
* Performs installation of software and hardware environments in a timely manner in keeping with current release levels. Follows and maintains all Corporate Change Control and Audit requirements.
* Creates and maintains schedules for software maintenance and upgrades.
* Researches and provides requirements for software compatibility within Enterprise Architecture.
* Coordinates software user/acceptance testing activities for new installations and upgrade activities.
* Provides technical assistance to Operations, Applications, Business Clients and the Help Desk in order to resolve production schedules or problems.
* Provides 24x7 on call support for assigned systems and software. Uses available resources to research, resolve and recommend solutions for complex and critical systems.
* Participates in and contributes to technical discussion within their team and shares their technical expertise to others activities.
* Communicates between key IT groups and the customer community via participation in meetings and the creation of status reporting mechanisms (weekly, monthly, and quarterly).

Requirements:
* Requires a BA/BS in Computer Science and 1-3 years of Programmer/Analyst experience at a Senior Programmer/Analyst (or higher) level using DB2 or Oracle database software.
* Equivalent experience supporting complex and critical IT environments will be evaluated in lieu of these requirements where applicable.