Oracle Database Administrator

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Relocation will be offered for this opportunity. Candidates must reside or be willing to move to the Chicago area or surrounding suburbs.

About the Role:

What your day-to-day as an Oracle Database Administrator (Database Administrator Analyst II) at Fermilab will look like:

• Design, create, develop, modify, implement and administer business and/or scientific databases ensuring the integrity and accessibility for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data.

• Develop specifications for several large, inter-related projects and implement them and provide oversight of their implementation.

• Contribute to and lead database maintenance efforts, regularly collecting requirements and information from vendors and users for specific projects and ongoing operations.

• Analyze and define data requirements and specifications.

• Be responsible for quality control by auditing database integrity to ensure accurate and proper use of data.

• Interact with management to develop database strategies to support the Lab's mission.

• Interact directly with users to resolve data conflicts or database performance problems.

• Select methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results.

• Provide coordination between multiple projects or teams.

• Analyze and plan for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements.

• Develop and administer data standards, policies and procedures.

• Provide technical leadership and expertise within the team and to outside project teams when requested.

• Communicate and describe work details and relevant technical matters, in written and oral form.

• Identify and resolve complex problems.

• Contribute to and lead projects of moderate scope or phases of larger projects and interact with other project layers, as assigned.

• Be responsible for operational and/or maintenance activities for one or more specific projects as assigned.

• Abide by and be responsible for performing all duties as assigned and in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Required Skills and Attributes for Success:

• High School Diploma with 3+ years of experience in database administration or demonstrated ability in data systems.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with 1+ year of database experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Recent experience successfully installing, patching, tuning, and administering Oracle databases, preferred.

• Working experience administering Oracle Apex and/or OBIEE databases a plus.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion Middleware products like WebLogic is a plus.

• Proficient in UNIX/Linux shell scripting.

• Proven ability to learn and become effective with new technologies and applications.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills plus the ability to effectively communicate with all levels in the organization.

• Proven mastery of troubleshooting techniques and ability to solve problems quickly.

• Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions.

• Excellent decision-making skills always.

• Willingness to foster an environment of learning, progression, and accountability.

• Ability to function as an effective team member.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:
Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next:
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