Database Administrator
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our DBA team within Infrastructure Applications.
Summary about this job
Database Development & Administration
Company: Ministry of Social Development
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +64-9-620-4217
Fax: +64-7-199-1860
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Detail information about job Database Administrator. Terms and conditions vacancy
Job ID: 24743
Your chance to develop your capability in Oracle Database infrastructure.
The Ministry of Social Development has one of the largest IT Groups in the country, managing the full Solution Delivery Life Cycle from strategy and design to management and on-going support of IT Systems. In order to enable the Ministry to deliver business outcomes to its clients, the Infrastructure and Services team must deliver reliable and secure technical solutions underpinned by excellent service and support. We provide a dynamic and evolving environment with a scale and complexity that will challenge and reward you. We support business critical systems, provide leadership in the development and delivery of business solutions and a total focus on excellence in customer service.
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our DBA team within Infrastructure Applications.
The Database Management group is responsible for the operational support of the Ministry’s Oracle Server database environment which consists of more than 100 distinct production databases and 300 non production databases. The focus of the team is to ensure the integrity of the data stored in MSD's production systems, as well as providing maximum availability to the business users. In order to do this you will engage in proactive monitoring of all database systems and also ensure that all releases to production are carried out in non-production environments first, to minimize unforeseen negative impact to the production systems
Drawing on your technical expertise you will have strong communication skills, written and verbal and ability to work within a multi-platform integrated environment. The ability to work under pressure and manage difficult situations is highly regarded.
The successful person will have the following attributes:
- Specialist background as a Database Administrator.
- Experience with the suite of Oracle Server databases.
- Experience with SQL, PL/SQL & RDBMS technology.
- Understanding of database design concepts.
- Able to assist in resolving production database related incidents.
- Understanding emerging technologies and related technologies within Database and Oracle Application server related Infrastructure.
- Experience working within a DevOps environment & exposure to Continuous Delivery practice is desired but not essential.
If you want to part of a friendly, hard-working team whose broader goal is to improve the lives of New Zealand’s most vulnerable, we would be keen to hear from you.
All applications must be made online, however, if this is not possible or if you have any queries please contact [email protected]
How to apply:
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
External Candidates – (including Ministry for Children Oranga Tamariki employees) must apply directly through our MSD careers page at https://jobs.msd.govt.nz
Applications close: Friday, 20 July 2018.
Position Description:
http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/corporate-solutions/database-administrator-jul11.doc