Friday, October 02, 2009

Jeppesen - Oracle Applications DBA

Title:
Oracle Applications DBA
Skills:
Please see job description
Date:
10-2-2009
Description:
Oracle Applications DBA

A leader in aviation and aviation training products is looking for the best to journey with us into the future of navigation!

For more than 70 years, Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary, has made it possible for pilots and their passengers to safely and efficiently reach their destinations.

We are the world's leading provider of aeronautical data, and are combining our company's enduring spirit of innovation with a legacy of leadership in aviation to deliver 21st century navigation and optimization solutions. We have now expanded into the Marine and Rail industries, and are rapidly growing on a global scale!

At Jeppesen, we believe in a balance between personal growth and professional development. We hire the best to grow our company's future. Visit our website to learn more about Jeppesen's pioneering spirit, and to apply for our open positions.

Summary:
Oracle Applications DBA with Release 11i and R12 experience in UNIX environment. Duties include Database & Applications Installation, Maintenance, Migration, Security, Disaster Recovery, Cloning, Backup and Recovery, Performance Tuning, Capacity and Space Management, Problem Resolution, Hardware/Infrastructure expertise, System Documentation, and System management and Support.

Essential Functions:
* Managing multiple Production and Development Oracle Applications environments of different releases.
* Hands-on experience with Oracle databases and Applications version R12 and R11.5.10.2 modules.
* Good understanding of R12 architecture and the various Application tier and Database tier components.
* Full Applications R12 lifecycle support.
* Installation, Configuration, Upgrade of Oracle Applications 11i.
* Experience with AD utilities, patching techniques and cloning of Oracle Applications environments.
* Experience working with Oracle Support: opening, managing, and resolving Oracle SR's.
* Applications System Administration and Troubleshooting.
* Practical knowledge of Parallel Concurrent Processing; Debugging Concurrent Managers and requests
* Managing database and applications security
* Knowledge and experience with Multi-Node and Multi-Tier Applications environments
* Managing Standby databases and RAC databases in UNIX environment.
* Experience and in-depth understanding of Oracle backup and recovery methodologies, Strong skills in RMAN is Desired.
* Experience in database reorganization, migration, capacity planning capacity, disaster recovery and high-availability experience Strong in depth experience in database performance tuning, application tuning.
* Strong PL/SQL programming background and exposure to Oracle Applications Development support (Oracle Forms and Reports).
* Experience with Oracle Application Server versions 9.2.0.4 (1.0.2.2) and up, with Oracle Portal, Single Sign On.
* Managing Oracle SOA environments
* UNIX shell scripting.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
* 5+ years as an Oracle Applications DBA (w/R12 and 11.5.10.2 experience)
* 8+ years of experience with Core Oracle Database (Oracle 8i, Oracle 9i, 10G )
* Excellent Verbal and Written Communications skills.
* Experience with tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle ADI, XML Publisher and Workflow Builder
* Oracle SOA, Fusion and BPEL
* Good shell scripting
* Knowledge of Oracle Replication
* Jeppesen product knowledge is a plus.

Jeppesen offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options, including 401(k) with company match.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background verification.

Jeppesen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.