Work Environment: Camden, NJ(HQ) with ability to work remote 2 days per week.

General Responsibilities

Design, implementation, maintenance and repair of organizational database systems. The DBA ensures that the underlying technologies provide users with flexibility in managing, accessing, retrieval, sharing & configuration of the data managed by organizational database systems. The qualified candidate will have an excellent working knowledge of Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, versions 11 - 19. Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, version 2016 and higher, is a plus.

Duties include:

• • Defines and implements controls required to verify data integrity.
  • Defines and implements access & security controls to protect corporate data and database systems availability.
  • Monitors databases and implements changes assuring performance, stability & availability of database systems.
  • Provides support to meet objectives of development and testing.
  • Acts as Subject Matter Expert to programmers and engineers in their efforts to efficiently utilize database systems.
  • Works with application development and support teams in troubleshooting and resolving issues involving the use of databases.
  • Assists with the implementation & upgrade of database systems.
  • Investigates and resolves problems related to database systems.
  • Provides 7x24 production support as required.
  • Creates and executes development plans across assigned projects and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Implements & monitors system backups & performs periodic restoration testing.
  • Maintains installation standards of systems development and documentation.
  • Ensures the ongoing availability and integrity of company database systems.
  • Assists in planning the continuity and recovery of a primary business function following the loss of service resulting from a major incident.
  • Provides information to project managers regarding status of development efforts or system outages.
  • Ensures the integrity of computer systems through the implementation of approved contingency measures and the monitoring of use.
  • Conducts testing of database systems & equipment using appropriate procedures to assess performance.
  • Responsible for database software installation, cloning, patching for assigned projects.

• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently and take initiative to find solutions for business requirements.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Possess knowledge to quickly understand complex problems and devise effective solutions.
• Familiar with Unix (Solaris) and Linux (RedHat) operating systems
• A background in database administration that includes administration, development, design, backup & restoration, scalability, capacity & reporting, data migration, data warehousing, data mining, and reporting.
• Database performance enhancement and tuning.
• Database scalability, sizing and capacity.
• Proficient in SQL and SQL tuning procedures.