Re: DBA Job Description

From: Matt Yearling <myearlin_at_us.oracle.com>
Date: 1995/04/06
Message-ID: <3lvdrf$2kg_at_dcsun4.us.oracle.com>#1/1


In article <dscott-2703952003360001_at_dscott.is.net>,

   dscott_at_is.net (David Scott) wrote:

>What do you consider to be the tasks of a DBA in your organization? Do you
>have other support personnel (db operators, etc.) in your organization as
>well?

the following is what i'm using to advertise openings in my organization...

  Position: Database Administrator                       Available: 10-MAR-95 
Department: Data Center                                 Job Number: 7138 
  Location: 4OP4 (REDWOOD SHORES, CA) 

   Contact: Yearling, Matthew (email MYEARLIN or phone 415 506 5568)     Prefer: BA/BS in Computer Science w/2 years experience  

Preferred major: Computer Science or Electrical Eng  

QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS):   I'm looking for dynamic individuals that possess enthusiasm, drive and the desire to succeed in one of the most challenging environments in the industry. As a team member of the Production Database Administration group you'll be an integral part of maintaining the Corporation's business critical production databases. You will be involved in implementing 'bleeding edge' technology while maintaining good service levels to our customers.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Installation/maintenance/integrating of relevant software
  • Performance tuning
  • Database maintenance (ie. space management, layout etc)
  • Capacity planning
  • Be part of a 7x24 beeper/hot-line support rotation
  • Effective responsiveness/communication with users
  • Working closely with development, porting and worldwide support for prompt problem resolution
  • Coordinate application/database migration projects
  • Communicate effectively with higher management
  • Work closely with IES and Unix system staff members
  • Document projects/procedures
  • Enforce security
  • Monitor/review database backups

% Matt


Matthew C. Yearling    			Oracle Corporation
Director of Production Databases 	500 Oracle Parkway
Oracle Data Center 			Box 659404
myearlin_at_us.oracle.com			Redwood Shores
					California 94065
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