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Database Administrator

Position Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Some programming is required. Some programming experience is a plus.
  • Be Windows knowledgeable.
  • Database experience and/or certification is a major plus, if the job involves network monitoring.

Education

Most occupations in this area require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Certification Programs

Certification is required. The following lists the the major database and ERP/CRM systems and the link to their certification programs:

Microsoft SQL Server MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Certification
Oracle Oracle Database Training/Certification
Siebel Siebel involves the database management of the manufacturing process data (ERP). Oracle - Siebel training
SAP SAP involves the database management of the manufacturing process data (ERP). They have 3 levels of certification - application consultant, technology consultant, or development consultant.
Sybase Sybase Database Training/Certification

Job Description

Coordinate changes to computer databases, test and implement the database applying knowledge of database management systems. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. 

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This link gives you the skills and aptitudes that are generally required for an Operations Support Specialist positions.

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Accessibility Software

Need to investigate how well the database systems interacts with existing screen readers. This is being investigated.

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Database Manager/Designer

Position Requirements

Prerequisites

Usually some experience as a database administrator and experience in computer programming.

Education

four - year bachelor's degree

Certification Programs

Certification is required. The following lists the the major database and ERP/CRM systems and the link to their certification programs:

Microsoft SQL Server MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Certification
Oracle Oracle Database Training/Certification
Siebel Siebel involves the database management of the manufacturing process data (ERP). Oracle - Siebel training
SAP SAP involves the database management of the manufacturing process data (ERP). They have 3 levels of certification - application consultant, technology consultant, or development consultant.
Sybase Sybase Database Training/Certification

Job Description

To manage the database team including the Oracle ERP to provide 24x7 support to the customers
* Should have necessary skillsets to establish Center of Excellence for Database Support
* Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle , MS Sqlserver and Mysql databases server software and related products
* Evaluate Oracle features and Oracle related products
* Database design and implementation, setting up and managing Standby databases, Mysql replication
* Implement and maintain database security
* Perform general technical trouble shooting (Trouble ticket handling)
* Provide support to development teams (pre-launch review/tuning)
* Project planning at both the technical and executive levels with internal and external customers
* Excellent knowledge and handson in Backup and Disaster Recovery experience
* advanced knowledge of SQL
* experience using RMAN, OEM, Statspack, Third - party supplied tools like DBArtisan, BMC Patrol etc.,
* Excellent knowledge on database design and development, RDBMS skills and architecture
* experience in monitoring and maintaining Production OLTP and Datawarehousing systems.
* Minimum 9 yrs experience in managing databases - Oracle 8/8i/9i/10g , Oracle Apps (ERP) 11.x/11.5.10.x , Mysql 4.x, 5.x , Postgresql, MS SQL Server
* experience in a team management ( minimum of 10+ )
* Oracle skills: RAC, materialized view replication, Data guard/Data broker, high availability clustering
* Oracle certifications: Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Certified Master (OCM)
* Experience in a managed service provider (MSP)
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Database Designer Database Designer to design both the logical and physical AS/400 DB2 databases, troubleshoot the databases, and perform tuning and optimization.

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This link gives you the skills and aptitudes that are generally required for an Operations Support Specialist positions.

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Accessibility Software

Need to investigate how well the database systems interacts with existing screen readers. This is being investigated.

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Report Administrator

Position Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Some programming experience is a plus.
  • Experience in the customer business area is usually required.
  • Database experience is usually a requirement.

Education

Four year bachelors degree

Certification

None

Job Description

Develop & Manage Corporate reporting system using X Reports & SQL server. Entry-level position. 4 yr degree, strong written & communication skills, broad computer background, & basic bus. mgmt expert read.

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Accessibility Software

Generally, the screen reader software such as JAWS and/or available screen magnifier is all that is needed.

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