Oracle DBA Blue Wave Solutions is conducting a search for our direct client in Thousand Oaks, Ca. The Oracle Database Administrator will have knowledge of Managing and Administrating Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g systems and bring additional expertise in the areas described below. This is a 6-9 month contract opportunity. Please review the description below. If you believe you are a fit, submit your resume and contact information for full and immediate consideration. Job Responsibilities: Implement & configure Oracle software ((DBMS, Oracle Tools, Oracle Web, networking software’s (e.g. SQLNET, Oracle Names)) Implement & configure DB appropriate to business requirements (OLTP, decision support, standby DB, replication) Set up Database tools and scripts to proactively monitors databases and send alerts to enable the DBAs to reduce outages Create and generate various database reports to help plan for capacity and performance. Investigates and resolves technical database issues. Performs analysis and determination of database performance characteristics, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities for multiple applications. Recommends and implements SQL tuning opportunities to improve system response and run times. Defines logical attributes and data inter-relationships and designs data structures to accommodate database implementation, storage, maintenance and accessibility to enhance performance. Develops and documents standards, procedures, work instructions for database support that help in increased productivity for operations. Optimizes database accessibility by developing load balancing architectures and processes to eliminate down time for backup processes. Implements and supports database security regulations, policies, and guidelines. Monitors security bulletins to obtain information of potential threats; installs necessary security patches to ensure ongoing database security. Functions as a technical project leader or provides work leadership for less experienced personnel on a portfolio of databases, including installations and upgrades of DBMS software and backup/recovery strategies. Reviews and approves application and database design decisions to ensure that application solutions exhibit high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, and reliability upon deployment. Create Scripts within SQL and Unix Participate in Root Cause Analysis reviews when applicable. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of database administrator experience Oracle Database Certifications Experience and understanding of Solaris and Linux environments Working with NetApp and SAN Storage Working with HA and clustering solutions Experience with various toolsets for Database Administration, Performance, Reporting and monitoring needs(OEM and Quest ) Experience managing regulated systems(Pharmaceutical industry experience) Excellent data-driven problem solving and analytical skills Experience leading large initiatives in multiple functional areas of a complex organization Proven experience as part of a high performance team Skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues ITIL experience