Senior Database Administrator
Unison Consulting Pte Ltd, Malaysia

Oracle Database Management

• Achieving resolution for database system outages within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure proper DB capacity management/data growth and threshold alerts are automated.
• Responsible for creating primary database storage structures (database areas and tablespaces), once application developers have designed/purchased an approved application.
• Ensure databases have routine maintenance performed on them (e.g. database reorganization, update statistics etc.)
• Assist developers in optimizing their applications, queries, etc.
• Maintenance of disk and tape backup The DBA is responsible for planning for backup and recovery of the databases. The DBA will not have responsibility for the actual physical backup or physical retention of that information.
• Support and troubleshoot problems associated with database and resource allocation conflicts including problem resolution.
• The DBA will act as a liaison between client and Oracle Corporation for technical support, upgrades, bug fixes, problem resolution, etc. as necessary.
• The DBA is responsible for allocating system storage and planning for future storage requirements for the database systems.
• Manage amp; ensure governance of health of database systems to prevent any potential issues
• Effective management of resolution of database related problems.
• Manage initiatives to improve database efficiency and quality.
• Ensure effective use of operation of database management and systems tools
• Ensure the right tools are used to resolve issues
• Manage/coordination with application units in relation to analysis, efficient and optimal databases design, data modeling, development and implementation strategies.
• Manage/coordinate activities related to backup and recovery.

• Ensure adherence to project management methodologies
• Identify project risks and provide possible solutions to problems
• Lead projects to be executed successfully on schedule , within budget and with the allocated resources
• Produce reports and updates of project status
• Identify issues that requires escalation with external/internal parties.

Installing and Upgrading

• Responsible for installing and upgrading the database and related tools
• Examines new releases of systems and database software, understand the features offered and the stability of the release and recommend further action
• Coordinating with developers for pre-release testing of production systems

• Responsible for insuring the Bank is in compliance with the database license agreement.

System Setup and Database Creation

• Responsible for setting up database, Instamces in development, QA and production environment

Monitoring the Database Health and Tuning Accordingly

• Ensure the database is running with optimal performance
• Ensure the database is properly configured with the correct amount of memory and set with proper configuration parameters
• Ensure the error log or event log is monitored for database errors

Proper Utilization of Storage

• Making sure the databases are correctly setup, monitoring space requirements and adding new storage when required

Backup and Recovery

• Establishing standards and schedules for database backups and ensure recovery procedures are adhered
• Developing and periodic testing of recovery procedures for each database
• Monitoring success of backup

Manage Database User and Security

• Assist security administrator in initial setting up the user’s database login id and determining the proper security level for each user

• Troubleshoot and Problem resolution

Establish and Enforce Standards

• Establish naming conventions and standard for the database

Database Objects

• Responsible for maintaining the logical and physical definition of the database and ensure proper migration from development, QA and production environments The DBA is responsible for the design, creation, and structural integrity of all ORACLE database objects in the production environment that are used for official business purposes. This includes tables, views, indexes, sequences, etc. from approved information given by application developers or vendors of purchased systems.
• Issue a yearly capacity plan, monitor workload forecast against actual usage

• Manage the selection, provision and use of database architecture and software.
• Ensuring efficient tuning of system parameters are explored
• Collaboratin

Job Rewards and Benefits