DXC Technology
Requirements Engineer Job in Erskine, MN
Essential Job Functions
Monitors database activity ensuring that they are:Available; every effort should be made to ensure that databases are up and running and available during their operating hours for the users Secure; only those authorised are permitted access and only to the content that is pertinent to their roles Recoverable; regular backups must be taken to ensure that in the event of disaster, the data can be recovered/recreated and allow the service to resume as normal Error free; any issues that impact functionality, data integrity or data access must be identified and resolved Performant; any bottlenecks that negatively impact database performance must be identified, escalated and resolved. This potentially will require collaborating with multiple teams such as Wintel, Linux, storage and network teams Develop tools to aid with:Event monitoring; where issues have been identified and no available tooling is able to provide monitoring of the event the DBA will aid in developing appropriate tools to automate identifying reoccurring or similar issues so they can be rectified quickly Capacity monitoring/planning; using both available and develop new tooling to periodically record CPU, memory usage and disk usage. Then use the meta data to plan future resource needs based on historical trends Plan and implement new database installations which incorporating DXC, vendor best practice and client requirements Plan and implement major release databases upgrades and periodic patching schedules Utilises standard corporate tools to managed incidents, problems and changes
Basic Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred Moderate/Significant years of experience in Oracle database design and/or maintenance Experience working with software installation/upgrading/patching procedures Experience with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux and UNIXExperience working with performance modelling and benchmarking skills with regards to relational databases
Other Experience
Good analytical and problem-solving skills Good programming/scripting skills for database management and general software Good communication skills for providing documentation to support personnel, customers, and managers Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel Ability to work in a team environment Ability to anticipate problems and take decisive action
Work Environment
Virtual working May require evening or weekend work Occasional travel
About you
UK national (no dual nationals) Willing to go through Security Clearance up to SC.Exceptional customer service Passionate about technology with a natural problem solver attitude· Strong oral and written communication skills