DATABASE/WEB SERVICES ADMIN SPEC LVL III

Job Summary

About the role

Administers mission critical databases and web services in a high availability environment with responsibility to provide 24x7 support services.

Responsibilities

• Creates databases, installs and administers Oracle database engine and Oracle Application Server, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic and WebSphere web server software and upgrades on IBM AIX, Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Applies database and web server patches as necessary.
• Creates and maintains configuration files.
• Configures JAVA and PHP components to enable form and content delivery.
• Installs SSL and certificate authentication on web servers and databases using Advanced Security.
• Implements access security, including encryption.
• Deploys ear and war files for application updates and upgrades.
• Configures databases and web servers to support application software while keeping databases and web servers compliant with defined standards.
• Maintains performance of UNIX, Linux and Windows based Oracle and SQL Server database engines.
• Implements and executes database backup and recovery methodologies.
• Performs routine maintenance to ensure databases and web services are accessible and data is accurate.
• Writes and maintains system documentation according to established standards to facilitate ongoing support and maintenance.
• Works on multiple projects concurrently and meets deadlines.
• Ensures/implements the rigorous application of Information Security/Information Assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of Systems, Applications and/or Services (Hardware & Software).
• Applies Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements to Oracle and SQL Server databases and web servers.
• Creates database partitions.
• Administers other databases, such as SQL Server and Netezza as required.
• Implements and tests high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Provides technical support for crashes or failures by recovering database or web services and/or restoring data as necessary.
• Acquires knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and RMAN recovery technologies.
• Provides after hours support for databases and web servers as required for upgrades, roll outs and resolution of production issues.
• Monitors growth trends for databases, and coordinates physical environment requirements with UNIX and SAN Administrators.
• Assists in capacity planning for new and existing databases and web services.
• Evaluates database and web management tools and provides recommendations for risks and benefits for implementation and usage.
• Supports multiple development teams simultaneously.
• Provides technical support to application users and developers.
• Works independently or within the team.
• Provides on call 24x7 support for all databases and web servers on a rotating basis.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required. Minimum of three years progressive experience in the following:

• Experience in a Database and/or Web Services Technical Support Group with duties that included the full spectrum of Database and Web server software support.
• Monitoring, optimizing and administration of Databases and Web Servers.
• Managing and optimizing the performance of various Databases and Web Servers.
• Configuring web services server farms in support of high volume Web Support capability.
• Backup and Recovery; understanding of high availability and fail-over technologies.

Qualifications

• One year of related academic study above the high school level may be substituted for 9 months of experience up to a maximum of a 4 year bachelor's degree in software engineering or business information systems discipline for 3 years of general experience.
• Three years experience in administrative, technical or investigative work which demonstrated the ability and aptitudes required to perform technical, managerial or analytical work involving management information systems.
• Demonstrates solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Possesses strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, and has the ability to work independently or within the team.

Skills

• Oracle Application Server, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic
• Configures JAVA and PHP components to enable form and content delivery
• Installs SSL and certificate authentication on web servers and databases using Advanced Security
• Implements access security, including encryption
• Deploys ear and war files for application updates and upgrades
• Sets up and manages database partitions
• Supports multiple development teams simultaneously
• Provides technical support to application users and developers

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

Full-Time (35 + hours)

Application Instructions

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