Senior Database Administrator Oracle and Microsoft

Senior Database Administrator/Systems Engineer to support critical data center operations. This role is essential to maintaining our enterprise-grade infrastructure which includes comprehensive Oracle PostgreSQL IBM DB2 and Microsoft SQL Server database administration across Production Development and Test environments. The successful candidate will manage our complex virtualized environment consisting of 300 VMware virtual servers and physical rack-mounted systemsintegrated with NetApp All Flash array and legacy EMC SAN storage solutions and will be a key participant in their migration and refactoring in the AWS cloud. Key responsibilities encompass advanced IBM Cognos Business Intelligence administrationweb services management and enterprise backup operations using CommVault Complete Data Protection platform and AWS Backup utilities to perform for nightly server and database backups. This position requires expertise in maintaining high availability multi-tier database environments while ensuring optimal performance security and disaster recovery capabilities across all systems supporting the Maryland State Department of Educations educational data infrastructure. This role demands a technical professional capable of managing complex enterprise systems in a mission-critical environment where uptime and data integrity are paramount to supporting educational services across the state.

ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATION
Core Functions:
Database installation configuration and version upgrades
Comprehensive tablespace and storage management
Database reorganization through export/import utilities
Schema management including tables indexes and partitions
Performance tuning including Oracle memory optimization
Rollback segment and extent management
Database backup recovery and restoration operations
Production-to-test database refreshes
Oracle CPU patching and RAC administration
Coordination with Oracle support for production hotfixes
Oracle Application Server & Portal Support:
Oracle 12c Application Server Portal administration
Regular database maintenance and logical backups
SQL*Loader operations for payroll file processing
TAR management and Oracle consultant coordination
MICROSOFT SQL SERVER ADMINISTRATION
Core Functions:
SQL Server installation migration and platform upgrades
Database and user account creation and administration
Test environment provisioning for vendors and users
Backup monitoring recovery and restoration operations
Transaction log and data file growth monitoring
SQL Server Reporting Services administration
Database security management and consistency checks
Application vendor coordination and user issue resolution
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & REPORTING
IBM Cognos Environment:
Cognos Impromptu
Cognos Impromptu Web Reports
Cognos ReportNet
Administration Tasks:
Cognos catalog administration and user account management
Report creation modification and republishing.
Impromptu Web Reports troubleshooting and maintenance.
Directory Server administration and Access Manager integration
Distribution Shuttle Builder management
DATA INTEGRATION & ETL PROCESSES
R*Stars Data Refresh Administration:
Weekly file transfer coordination with Maryland State Comptrollers Office
Financial Data Warehouse refresh verification and monitoring
Informatica PowerCenter & Designer troubleshooting (version 9.5)
Data transformation process management and error resolution
Annapolis Data Center (ADC) coordination for file transfer issues
Warrant data distribution to remote MSDE sites (WTC and DDS)
INFRASTRUCTURE & SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
Storage & SAN Management:
NetApp AFF-A300 SAN administration
Brocade FC 6510 and M5424 Switch configuration
LUN provisioning and datastore management
SAN capacity planning and OS upgrades
FC Zoning and Alias creation
VMware Environment:

VMware ESXi version 7 administration
vCenter management and troubleshooting
VM provisioning following DoIT best practices
P2V conversions and server virtualization
vMotion and storage vMotion operations
VM snapshot management and VMware Update Manager
VMware Converter tool utilization
AWS Environment:
Provisioning following DoIT best practices
Migration from VMware Environment to EC2 instances
Refactoring from EC2 instances to AWS RDS
Hardware & Network Support:
Cisco UCS chassis and blade server coordination
Support for Oracle RAC
Basic network administration and Windows server management
Server consolidation projects
Backup & Recovery:
CommVault Galaxy Simpana version 11 administration
Daily server database and VM image backup coordination
Client configuration troubleshooting
Database backup and restore operations
DoIT CommVault backup team coordination
WEB SERVICES & APPLICATION SUPPORT
Microsoft IIS Web Server 6.0/7.0 administration
Production website setup and maintenance
iPlanet Directory Server (LDAP) management
Application troubleshooting and user support
DocuShare upgrade management
Oracle WebLogic support
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS
Security & Compliance:
Safeguarding of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with highest security standards
Database security implementation and access control management
Regular security updates and patch management
Attachment A - Position Description Role/ Statewide Agile Team Labor Category
Work Order Request #BPM043644-NN
Statewide Agile Resources and Teams 2024 BPM043644 (all provisions apply)
Impact & Authority:
DBA recommendations and decisions affect all MSDE divisions
Considerable latitude in complex system administration
Enterprise-wide database strategy influence
Critical system uptime and performance responsibility
Coordination & Support:
DoIT Server and Storage Services team collaboration
Vendor coordination and technical support management
User training and issue resolution
Cross-functional team leadership on technical initiatives

 

Qualifications :

Education and Years of Experience:  Must possess a bachelors degree (masters degree preferred).

Have at least five (5) years of practical experience as a senior DBA resource including certifications as an Oracle and Microsoft SQL Database Administrator.

Preferred Skills:  The ideal candidate shall demonstrate the capability to independently furnish all necessary technical services required to successfully complete complex database administration tasks and produce high-quality deliverables across multiple enterprise systems. Candidates should possess comprehensive in-house expertise in Oracle and
SQL Server database administration VMware virtualization storage management business intelligence platforms and data center operations or demonstrate established professional relationships and strategic partnerships with specialized technical resources to ensure seamless service delivery and support for all assigned responsibilities. 

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of a Fingerprint background investigation.

Min Citizenship Status Required: H 1B

Physical Requirements: None required for this position.

Location: 200 W Baltimore St. Baltimore MD 21201. 

Additional Information :

Integres offers competitive salaries bolstered by a comprehensive benefits package which provides safety and security for our employees and their families. Our generous benefits package includes

• Healthcare and Insurance: medical dental vision short- and long-term disability protection basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Recognition and Rewards
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Integres is an equal opportunity affirmative-action employer.  We encourage Minority/Female/Protected Veteran/Disabled applicants to apply.  Integres LLC proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex religion age sexual orientation gender identity and expression national origin marital status physical or mental disability status as a Disabled Veteran Recently Separated Veteran Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran Armed Forces services Medal or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time