Data Base Administrator

Location: El Segundo, California (On-site)

About the role

This position will serve as the primary contact for database support, operational stability, performance tuning, and execution of project requirements. The role involves working closely with application leadership, managers, and teams. The ideal candidate will have a background in Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) principles and strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains complex databases.
• Creates procedures for the design, implementation, and testing of database backup, recovery, migration, and archiving systems.
• Creates plans for the implementation of database security infrastructure.
• Consults with architects and technical specialists to identify hardware and software implementations.
• Plans, installs, and tests software upgrades and patches.
• Provides input on organizational standards for database monitoring thresholds.
• Monitors performance trends to identify and correct problems.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Current CompTIA Security+ Certification.
• 5+ years of experience working with shell scripting in a Linux/Unix hosting environment.
• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator supporting corporate databases, including installing, configuring, tuning, troubleshooting, and/or upgrading Oracle databases (RDBMS versions 10g, 11g, 12c and higher).
• 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator developing and implementing backup and recovery processes for corporate databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with effective communication, organizational skills, and a team mindset.

About the company

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.