Sr. Oracle DBA BravoTECH, a leader in IT staffing and staff augmentation services, seeks Sr. Oracle DBA for our preferred client in their Garland, TX location. Requirements · Extensive Oracle DBA experience, including Oracle Clustering, Data Guard, RMAN, HA and DR solutions, Partitioning, and Performance Tuning; Oracle Security technology implementation; Replication technologies, All aspects of DB Design and Architecture · Provide expert support for production development and test environment databases with respect to installation, availability, reliability, and integrity · Partner closely with Operations, Applications, and Engineering teams to design, implement, and operationalize scalable applications and infrastructure · Provide technical leadership to Application developers in database capabilities and features, build efficient queries, database design, Problem Resolution, and the use of database utilities · Coordinate production database deployment including tasks to promote database objects between environments (e.g., test to production) in support of Application requirements · Expert in providing high availability and disaster recovery procedures and automation. · Create complex new databases and Application database objects (tables, indexes, procedures, etc.), and as requirements change, update data structures/objects in existing databases · Drive continuous improvement of applications and infrastructure through the organization to ensure optimal operations, performance, and stability of services · Provide expert support for analyzing platform-level configuration and performance issues · Define and promote standard operating procedures of database design, deployment and automation, performance tuning and analysis, operational management of applications. · Determine and implement appropriate database backup and recovery strategies, including decisions regarding frequency of backup and procedures for recovering Application database changes · Work with responsible applications personnel, coordinate testing of new DBMS releases and upgrades from an Applications perspective · Perform database disk space capacity planning for production Application databases to meet initial installation and growth requirements as forecast by Applications; reallocate as necessary. · Experience in Linux (Redhat and SUSE), Solaris, HPUX preferred · Perform all required tasks related to database patch management · Develop and maintain utilities to automate problem determination, change implementation, and monitoring activities · Optimize database performance by tuning and reorganizing production databases as needed · Maintain database privileges for all objects, and work with security administrators in defining security groups known to external security packages · Experience with monitoring technologies · Work independently and/or within teams Qualifications · 10+ years of Oracle Technologies and IT industry experience in a mission critical, 24/7 production environment · Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, object-oriented technology, data warehousing, EMC storage technologies and practices, and relational database engines · Advanced experience working with Oracle 9.x through 11.x · Advanced proficiency in analytical, project planning, negotiating, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) · Strong ability to lead and influence in a technical lead role · Interest in understanding applications and Application design experience · Ability to work well under pressure & complete project deliverables within deadline and with minimum supervision · Perform production database recovery when necessary · BA/BS in Computer Science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience, Masters Degree preferred Compensation is commensurate with years of experience: ***Please note: All applicants may be subject to a criminal history check and drug screen. About BravoTECH: BravoTECH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, BravoTECH has provided technology staffing and consulting services to clients throughout the country since 1996. BravoTECH’s client-centric business model, driven by quality metrics, ensures consistent, predictable service results. As a result, the firm has realized steady growth and maintained many long-term relationships with its clients. In addition, our Recruiter Specialization Model -- in which recruiters devote 100 percent of their time to developing relationships within one or two technical skill set areas – allows us to quickly locate and secure the highly-skilled technical resources our clients demand. BravoTECH is a WBE and HUB certified company and an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply for this job now or contact our office today for additional information