Database Administrator

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America) SUMMARY OF DUTIES

This position provides management of disk space requirements, database resource utilization, security and access privileges, physical security of data, performance monitoring and tuning, application implementation support, creation of stored procedures and objects, installation of upgrades, data backup process, and user support. SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Provides administration, backup/recovery, maintenance, and security for the organization's databases and EBS suite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Manages disk space requirements for growth of data tables and indexes.
2. Provides backup/recovery, performance tuning, security, installing, patching, cloning, maintenance, and upgrades for Oracle database.
3. Oracle EBS suite administration - Patching, cloning, maintenance.
4. Provides backup/recovery, installing and maintenance for SQL Server.
5. Installs, configures, patches, and upgrades Linux system.
6. Monitors database for resource utilization.
7. Performs database backups and monitor backup processes
8. Implements redundant and/or distributed data strategies.
9. Helps test/validate DR and BC process.
10. Restores the database.
11. Provides performance monitoring and tuning.
12. Assists in application implementation and meets special user requests.
13. Implements new applications as assigned.
14. Provides maintenance of SQL server databases.
15. Develops and implement backup/recovery procedures.
16. Provides routine maintenance for databases.
17. Creates storage of procedures and objects inside the database.
18. Installs database and applications patches, and tools.
19. Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Lifting Not to exceed 50 lbs. local practice may apply.
Writing
Sitting
Standing
Bending
Visual acuity
Color perception
Depth perception
Reading
Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree and eight years of related experience.
Experience supporting Oracle EBS
Oracle and/or Microsoft DBA Certification are preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of computer software and hardware and their network applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of Linux.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
Ability to work as a team member.
Excellent organizational skills.
Demonstrated time management skills.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

COMPETENCIES

Database installation/maintenance
Hardware/software troubleshooting
Application development and implementation support

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

Employee Garden Gardening Classes

3 Weeks' Vacation 1 Week Sick-Time Paid Holidays

401K Health Savings Account

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