-Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security

-Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end

users

-Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users

-Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model

-Further refine the physical design to meet system storage requirements

-Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)

-Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act

-Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the

data dictionary (metadata)

-Control access permissions and privileges

-Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans

-Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly

-Work closely with developers and multimedia programmers

-Communicate regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff to ensure database

integrity and security

-Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose

-Apply Oracle Patches

-Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database

-Installing and configuring WebLogic domains

-WebLogic Performance monitoring

-Installing WebLogic patches, service packs, etc.

-Bachelor’s degree in Computer science

-Holding Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) is plus

-Experience with Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL database administration

-Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database or server problems

-Knowledge in database performance tuning and optimization

-Knowledge of (HA) High Availability and (DR) Disaster Recovery.

-Knowledge of Linux OS, Solaris, and a variety of storage products is plus

-Experience with database backups, restore, recovery and security

-Knowledge of Oracle WebLogic, Fusion Middleware is plus

-Good communication, commitment, teamwork, and documentation skills.

-Good problem solver, focused and dedicated developer with ability to work on your own as well as with a team

-Able to work in rotation between night and day shifts.