What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Oracle DBA position at Berkshire Hathaway Energy?
Job Description
The Sr Oracle DBA is responsible for the build, design, maintenance, optimal performance and security of infrastructure systems, tools and processes, while acting as the primary enterprise-wide database contact. This position serves as the primary point of contact for strategic oracle database vendor relationships and ensures vendor accountability and alignment to business objectives. This position will be responsible for understanding and evaluating applicable risk associated with database systems and will provide guidance to leadership.
Location Options: This position may be based at one of the following Berkshire Hathaway Energy locations: Des Moines, IA; Las Vegas, NV; or Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities
Oversee the work of DBA's, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and productivity. (30%)
Performs database analysis and design reviews. (20%)
Assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify database structures. (20%)
Create and implement standard operating procedures and processes for the department and enforce departmental policy compliance. (10%)
Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. (10%)
Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
7-10 years IT operation experience with strong understanding of Oracle database structures, theories, principles, and practices. Expert-level knowledge of Oracle database technologies from architecture to administration including design, development, and optimization, and licensing of databases.
Expert understanding of how to do performance tuning of enterprise level applications.
Effective oral and written communication skills utilizing your ability to work with other database administrators to help them learn and grow in their abilities.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
About Us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
The Sr Oracle DBA is responsible for the build, design, maintenance, optimal performance and security of infrastructure systems, tools and processes, while acting as the primary enterprise-wide database contact. This position serves as the primary point of contact for strategic oracle database vendor relationships and ensures vendor accountability and alignment to business objectives. This position will be responsible for understanding and evaluating applicable risk associated with database systems and will provide guidance to leadership.
Location Options: This position may be based at one of the following Berkshire Hathaway Energy locations: Des Moines, IA; Las Vegas, NV; or Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities
Oversee the work of DBA's, including planning, assigning and scheduling work, reviewing work and ensuring quality standards, training staff and productivity. (30%)
Performs database analysis and design reviews. (20%)
Assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify database structures. (20%)
Create and implement standard operating procedures and processes for the department and enforce departmental policy compliance. (10%)
Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. (10%)
Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
7-10 years IT operation experience with strong understanding of Oracle database structures, theories, principles, and practices. Expert-level knowledge of Oracle database technologies from architecture to administration including design, development, and optimization, and licensing of databases.
Expert understanding of how to do performance tuning of enterprise level applications.
Effective oral and written communication skills utilizing your ability to work with other database administrators to help them learn and grow in their abilities.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
About Us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Salary : $117,400 - $146,700