Job Summary: Administers mission critical databases and web services in a high availability environment with responsibility to provide 24x7 support services. 

Duties and Responsibilities: Incumbents in this position must be U.S. Citizens

-  Creates databases, installs and administers Oracle database engine and Oracle Application Server, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic and WebSphere web server software and upgrades on IBM AIX, Linux and Windows operating systems. Applying database and web server patches as necessary.

-  Creates and maintains configuration files.

-  Configures JAVA and PHP components to enable form and content delivery.

-  Installs SSL and certificate authentication on web servers and databases using Advanced Security. Implements access security, including encryption.

-  Deploys ear and war files for application updates and upgrades.

-  Configures databases and web servers to support application software while keeping databases and web servers compliant with defined standards

-  Monitors the performance of UNIX, Linux and Windows based Oracle and SQL Server database engines.

-  Implements and executes database backup and recovery methodologies

-  Performs routine maintenance to ensure databases and web services are accessible and data is accurate.

-  Creates and maintains database administration scripts using UNX shell and Standard Query Language (SQL).

-  Writes and maintains system documentation according to established standards to facilitate ongoing support and maintenance.

-  Work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.

-  Ensure/implement the rigorous application of Information Security/Information Assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of Systems, Applications and/or Services (Hardware & Software). Applies Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Payment Card Industry (PCI) requirements to Oracle and SQL Server databases and web servers.

-  Creates database partitions.

-  Administers other databases, such as SQL Server and Netezza as required.

-  Implements and tests high availability and disaster recovery strategies.

-  Provides technical support for crashes or failures by recovering database or web services and/or restoring data as necessary. Acquires knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and RMAN recovery technologies.

-  Provides after hours support for databases and web servers as required for upgrades, roll outs and resolution of production issues.

-  Monitors growth trends for databases, and coordinates physical environment requirements with UNIX and SAN Administrators.

-  Assists in capacity planning for new and existing databases and web services.

-  Evaluates database and web management tools and provides recommendations for risks a