Watson Health - Oracle Database Administrator- Truven

Job description

The Database Engineer/Administrator is responsible for performing all database administration tasks as assigned to assure the availability, performance, integrity, and security of databases for large scale Data Warehouse / Decision Support Systems. Duties include database support, research, process automation, documentation, database upgrades, backup/recovery, DR testing.

Essential Responsibilities:
·  Participate in 24x7 on-call support and planned downtime maintenance activities.
·  Work closely with Truven DBA and data warehouse team (e.g., project lead, data modelers, technical team, ETL developers) to deliver project milestones.
·  Ensure compliance with all technical specifications.
·  Ensure that department documentation is up-to-date and accurate.
·  Provide front-line database support for customer-facing applications and databases.
·  Assure the availability and performance of the various database environments.
·  Participate in disaster recovery exercise planning and execution.
·  Responsible for problem escalation to Oracle Support and third parties, as necessary.
·  Communicate with the customer through formal correspondence.
·  Participate in DBA peer review sessions with other team members.
·  Diagnose and solve complex problems including non-functional problems such as performance issues by identifying workarounds, and driving resolution /the problem.
·  Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, and work with multiple development and operations teams simultaneously.
Auto req ID

86987BR
Country

United States
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Systems Administrator
State / Province

MICHIGAN
Primary job category

Technical Services
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Watson Health
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

ANN ARBOR
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

See job description.

Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  See job description.

Secondary Job Category

Other Technical Services
Eligibility Requirements

None
New Collar Role

No