Job Description :
Position: Oracle Database Administrator
Location: Spokane, WA

DBA Responsibilities
Evaluate Oracle features and Oracle related products
Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures
Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
Research database tuning and performance issues
Setup and maintain documentation and standards
Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.
Review Patch Management and Version Control – escalate important as needed
Assist developers with database activities
Tune database queries

DBA Skills
A good knowledge of the Physical database design with key knowledge being Logical
Ability to knowledgably review both Oracle DB and operating system (Linux) performance & tuning – make recommendations
Knowledge of Oracle backup and recovery scenarios
Strong knowledge of Oracle security management
Strong knowledge of how Oracle acquires and manages resources
A good understanding of the underlying operating system (Linux)
Linux shell scripting; understanding of Oracle / Linux interactions
Strong knowledge Oracle data integrity
Experience in code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development life cycle
Strong communication skills with management, development teams, vendors and systems administrators
Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines


Minimum Requirements
College degree or equivalent is required.
Preferably a BS in computer science or related engineering field