Location: Office of State Courts Administrator Jefferson City, MO

The salary reflected represents the base pay for this position and does not include any differential for time-of-service pay for state tenure.

We are recruiting to fill a Senior Oracle Database Administrator position is responsible for installation and configuguration of the database software, research and planning of new releases and upgrades, and supporting the deployed products. They perform hands-on database administration including the maintenance, backup, recovery, tuning and monitoring of all databases. This role requires a proactive approach to risk management, particularly concerning information security risks, and ensures optimal database performance through tuning and maintenance. In addition they are able to work as the highest level support engineer with knowledge and ability to respond to on-call situations.

Responsibilities - What you'll do

• Manages and maintains all organizational Oracle Windows, Linux, and Exadata Systems that utilize technologies including RAC, ASM, Active Data Guard, and RMAN to complete and validate backups, monitor performance and troubleshooting errors
• Develops and executes database strategies to ensure data integrity and availability, including backup, restore, restart and recovery routines
• Monitors database security to ensure data is protected and complies with data privacy regulations, in conjunction with the wider security team
• Monitors performance, service-level adherence and trends to alert management, development and operations teams about runtime performance problems
• Creates and maintains database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions
• Plans and executes database installs, updates and migrations to new hosts, working closely with technical teams to ensure minimal downtime and impact on users
• Collaborates with vendors to resolve database-related issues and implement new features
• Responds to customer tickets; identifies problems, presents solutions and resolves problems
• Uses, creates and modifies utility programs and scripts
• Responds to emergency situations to resolve problems, as required

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor's degree with at least 15 semester hours in computer science, computer programming, systems analysis and design, or network design and configuration, and 5 years of experience with primary responsibility for the configuration of computer hardware or software in a mainframe, midrange and computer environment or with installation and configuration of operation systems, network design and configuration, installing and configuring software applications and 2 years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator;

or

Two years of experience as a Orace Database Administrator with the Office of State Courts Administrator.

Additional experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. More information regarding employment and benefits can be found here: OSCA Benefits. To review an interactive total compensation calculator, click the following link: Compensation Calculator

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Please send inquiries regarding this position or questions regarding employment with the Office of State Courts Administrator to: [redacted]