- Company Name
- GardPass Consulting & Space
- Job Title
- [5708] Database Administrator
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Database Administrator
**Role Summary**
Manage and optimize database environments using Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup integrity, and performance. Oversee BI stack components (OBIEE, ODI, OAS, Weblogic) and develop automation tools for routine administration tasks.
**Expactations**
- Proficient with at least two of Oracle, MySQL Server, PostgreSQL.
- Deep knowledge of MySQL HA/DR solutions (InnoDB Cluster, Replicaset, ClusterSet, Replication).
- Experience administering ORDS, Apache HTTP, Tomcat.
- Current, hands‑on experience with Linux/Unix and Microsoft Windows Server binaries.
- Understanding of advanced HA/DR architectures such as server clustering and virtual infrastructure.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Monitor system performance; define and implement measures for optimal throughput and high availability.
2. Design and maintain backup and recovery plans; validate recovery procedures.
3. Develop and execute upgrade, patching, and lifecycle management strategies for DB engines and BI components.
4. Administer and upgrade the BI stack (Oracle Analytics, Weblogic, Apache, Tomcat, OBIEE, ODI, OAS).
5. Configure and select appropriate DB infrastructure to support business and technology architectures.
6. Perform installation, re‑configuration, backups on on‑premises and cloud deployments.
7. Build and maintain automation scripts/tools for routine DBA tasks.
8. Monitor performance statistics, generate reports, and recommend improvements.
**Required Skills**
- Database administration (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)
- MySQL HA/DR (InnoDB Cluster, Replicaset, ClusterSet, Replication)
- ORDS configuration and Tomcat administration
- Web server skills: Apache HTTP
- Operating systems: Linux/Unix, Microsoft Windows Server
- High availability, clustering, virtualization technologies
- BI stack knowledge (OBIEE, ODI, OAS, Weblogic)
- Scripting/automation (Shell, PowerShell, Python)
- Performance monitoring and tuning
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Relevant certifications: Oracle Database Certified Professional, MySQL Certified Database Administrator, or equivalent DBMS certifications preferred.