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Oracle Database Specialist

Employer
SPA
Location
Geilenkirchen, Nordrhein-Westfalen (DE)
Salary
NEG Contract/Perm
Closing date
18 Nov 2019

Do you have previous Oracle Database Specialist/Support experience? Are you looking to play a meaningful role in a creative environment? If so, we are searching for someone like you to join our team of experts supporting NATO!

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Your daily role responsibilities with our company will be as follows:

  • Maintains application software hosted on NAEW&C networks and stand-alone IT/CIS Systems (Data and Support Software).
  • Includes logistics software that are used in support of Weapons Platform and are Mission Critical.
  • Applies life-cycle support for user account administration, fielded application software and data configuration management.
  • Applies quality assurance to the fielded application software and support processes and related user documentation.
  • Applies maintenance of IT/CIS Service plans and procedures for the life cycle and supporting functions for application software.
  • Implements of IT/CIS Service Requests for changes and maintenance to fielded applications.
  • Conducts integration tests to validate the correctness of application software changes implemented, or to validate new versions of off-the-shelf products.
  • Arranges and coordinates SQ internally the installation support for assigned application software on server and client platforms, including configuration management.
  • Supports the conversion of legacy product application software into new IT/CIS Service environments.
  • Supports technical reviews of contractor produced application software and data packages.
  • Applies core data structures to COTS/NOTS and contractually delivered software applications.
  • Applies routine and contingency support for application software maintenance and support efforts at FOBs/FOL and at other deployed locations.
  • Applies Information Security protection to assigned IT/CIS Services (including software, on-line and archived data, workflows, etc.) iaw NATO and NAEW&C security directives, to include a viable disaster recovery capability.
  • Provides technical advice and support on assigned application software to external partners and industry.
  • Supports product selection and acquisition, trial installations and walkthroughs, deployment, enabler training, testing and release for use, in-house and outsourced technical support and maintenance and 2nd level user support of each assigned IT/CIS Services.
  • Participates in analysis of causes and incidents of IT/CIS Service failures (including IT System trouble-shooting) and effecting/conducting appropriate action to accurate problems.
  • Maintains and operates an efficient and effective technical library for assigned software applications.
  • Conducts data extraction requirements, to include implementing functional solution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

If you have passion for the work described above, here are the basic qualifications we are looking for:

  • Knowledgeable of both relational and non-relational (NOSQL) database principles, design, implementation and/or administration.
  • Knowledgeable of Object Oriented Database principles design, implementation and/or administration.
  • Experience with writing queries and query optimisation. High-level knowledge of other computing disciplines including software development, system integration and IT service provision.
  • Understanding of polyglot consistence and map reduce technologies.
  • Expertise in Oracle Database Administration, Weblogic, Forms and Reports Administration 11g and higher, Enterprise Manager 13c and higher, Backup and Recovery. Expertise in applying Oracle related security updates and Operating System security updates.
  • Advanced knowledge on Microsoft SQL server 2012 and higher, Backup and Recovery of MS SQL Server Databases, Server Operating System and Active Directory.
  • Profound knowledge on Scripting (Bash, MS command line, PL/SQL and Powershell).
  • In possession of active NATO Secret or National security clearance.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of NAEW&C Force CIS Squadron organisation, procedures and IT Systems.

THE COMPANY

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. We have long provided solutions across the defence community and have an enviable reputation of delivery. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MCR, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

 

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