Highmark Health
Database Administrator (Oracle)
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Database Administrator (Oracle) utilizes specialized knowledge and expertise to automate the implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and performance optimization of Oracle databases. This role also encompasses planning and executing upgrades or new component installations as required. Candidates with experience in Exadata Cloud@Customer environments and proficiency in automating DBA activities are preferred.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, develop, and review the physical model created from the logical model, ensuring that the detailed physical design of data structures and databases complies with standards, guidelines, and procedures recommended for all aspects of data modeling, database design, and maintenance.
- Provide support for application staff and business areas regarding database implementations, which could include a customized in-house database and/or a third-party application package.
- Establish automated monitor mechanism for space and database availability conditions.
- Establish best practices for database and application high availability through the use of third-party technologies and through the exploitation of various database features.
- Provide applications support for staff, as well as, outside division to answer questions and resolve problems related to the DBMS technology and computing platform such as Z/OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows.
- Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve problems impacting application and/or database availability and service levels.
- Contact vendor support when necessary to facilitate application development and client problem resolution with optimum speed and efficiency.
- Provide after-hours and weekend support as required for on-call responsibilities, database refreshes, testing, technology upgrades, and other off-hour assignments.
- Participate in establishing and maintaining technical standards, departmental procedures, and other technical documentation as required. Assure compliance to required Corporate standards, procedures, guidelines, and processes, including audits.
- Assist in identifying, developing, and providing technology training to the application developers of the organization (formal and informal).
- Participate in staff training opportunities (formal and informal) relative to rules, procedures, and standards for the access and maintenance of shared data resources.
- Participate as assigned to intra and inter-departmental project initiatives.
- Participate as assigned in the testing and recommendation of tools and utilities to improve the effectiveness of managing and supporting the database environments.
- Maintain contacts with other DBA professionals externally in other Health Insurance/Health Care industries and/or other industries to maintain a perspective of current trends and best practices.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
- High school diploma/GED
- 1-3 years of experience in Information Technology
Preferred:
- Licenses or Certifications: Vendor DBA Certifications for the relevant DBMS
- Work Experience: Health insurance business knowledge.
- Exadata Cloud@Customer, Automation of DBA activities
- Language (Other than English): None
- Travel Requirement: 0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS, and WORKING CONDITIONS
- Position Type: Office-based
- Teaches / trains others regularly: Occasionally
- Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Occasionally
- Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees): Never
- Physical work site required: Yes
- Lifting:
- up to 10 pounds: Constantly
- 10 to 25 pounds: Occasionally
- 25 to 50 pounds: Rarely
Disclaimer
The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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Compliance Requirement
This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. Employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
Pay Range
- Minimum: $79,300.00
- Maximum: $127,100.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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