Database Administrator (oracle)SGS

Company Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Our Connectivity and Products (C&P) business unit helps our clients to deliver safe, accessible, high-quality goods and services in stores and online, ensure secure connectivity, reduce risk, and build consumer trust.
Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
A member of the Global IT Infrastructure & Services Team, the selected candidate will be part of a team of IT specialists in charge of managing the company's global IT Data Center operating 24x7 hosting business critical applications used by SGS affiliates worldwide.
Technologies used:
­ Database technologies: Oracle Database Server, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL
­ Enterprise Server OS: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux systems
­ Storage Solutions: NetApp
­ Virtualization: VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenApp
­ Web Application Services: Oracle Weblogic, Oracle iAS, TomCat, Microsoft IIS, JBoss
­ Enterprise Monitoring Tools: Nagios, VMWare Operations Manager, Oracle Enterprise Manager Cloud Control
­ Backup Solution: Commvault
­ Cloud: Amazon Web Services; Azure
REPORTING LINE
Data Center Supervisor-GVA
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Working in shifts covering 24x7 global IT operation
Perform Database provisioning, setup, configuration, patch deployments and upgrades
Database maintenance (storage, reorganization, backups)
Backup and Recovery using RMAN and MSSQL Native backup
Experience with Oracle Real Application Clusters and Automatic Storage Management
Experience with Windows and MSSQL Clustering
Performance tuning and optimization
Security and resource management
Perform systems monitoring & troubleshooting
Systems performance analysis
Proactive and corrective actions
Management of data backup procedures
Define & maintain operational procedures
Follow change management procedures
Develop system management utilities
Deploy new releases of the application
Work with the infrastructure and development teams (Geneva and Manila based)
Complies with relevant Management Systems
Qualifications
PROFILE
Degree in computer science or related field. Exceptional candidates will be considered in the absence of a degree.
Oracle Certification an advantage
Responsible & responsive; open minded, flexible, support minded, stress resistant, tenacious, dedicated, quality & objective driven
Enjoy sharing knowledge & experience with others
Enjoy working in a team
Can take initiative
REQUIRED SKILLS
Experience/Technical Knowledge
At least 3 years practical experience in running complex IT infrastructures
Experience in working in a multinational environment
Hardware:
§ X86_64 server architectures (Intel, AMD)
§ Network technologies and architecture
Software:
§ Solid working experience in Oracle Database technologies
§ Proven expertise on Microsoft and/or Linux operating system environment
§ Working knowledge on either of the following web server technologies:
­ Oracle Weblogic and IAS,
­ Tomcat
­ JBoss
§ Knowledgeable on server virtualization technologies such as VMWare
§ Preferably with working experience on storage solutions such as NetApp, and backup solutions such as Commvault
Networking:
o Practical experience in using TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, proxies, firewalls
Cloud:
§ Preferably with work experiences in managing and supporting systems, applications, and/or network in Amazon Web Services or Azure cloud platform
In addition, some or all of the following skills would constitute an advantage:
§ Oracle PL/SQL scripting
§ Shell scripting
Relationships
Work closely with team members
Work closely with the helpdesk, network and development team to identify areas for improvements (infrastructure, application performance)
IT management team: to help improve the service.
Business: regular contacts with management team, country's IT teams and end-users
Work as project member on global infrastructure projects
Languages
English
SGS

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time