Oracle Database and Systems Administrator - Head Office - Durban at Al Baraka Bank South Africa

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To manage and administer the Oracle Database environment including the Oracle Database Appliance (ODA), the Oracle Linux operating system and other Oracle Virtual Machines (OVM).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

•  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.
•  Administers database applications, performance management tools and systems optimisation scripts and utilities.
•  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.
•  Oversight of all database management systems in use either in-house or part of third-party applications.
•  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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

•  A Minimum of 3-5 years related Oracle Database and System Administration experience within a banking or similar financial institution environment.

SKILLS REQUIRED

•  Time Management
•  Stress Tolerance
•  Must be able to work under pressure
•  Must be prepared to work overtime
•  Managing conflict
•  Communication skills
•  Report writing capabilities
•  Good analytical skills
•  Documentation control
•  Prioritization
•  Confidentiality
•  Interpersonal skills
•  Trustworthy
•  Conduct with integrity
•  Deadline driven and process orientated
•  Must be a team-player

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

•  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