Database Administrator

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Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Provides administration, backup/recovery, maintenance, and security for the organization’s databases and EBS suite.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Manages disk space requirements for growth of data tables and indexes.
2. Provides backup/recovery, performance tuning, security, installing, patching, cloning, maintenance, and upgrades for Oracle database.
3. Oracle EBS suite administration – Patching, cloning, maintenance.
4. Provides backup/recovery, installing and maintenance for SQL Server.
5. Installs, configures, patches, and upgrades Linux system.
6. Monitors database for resource utilization.
7. Performs database backups and monitor backup processes
8. Implements redundant and/or distributed data strategies.
9. Helps test/validate DR and BC process.

10. Restores the database.

11. Provides performance monitoring and tuning.
12. Assists in application implementation and meets special user requests.
13. Implements new applications as assigned.
14. Provides maintenance of SQL server databases.
15. Develops and implement backup/recovery procedures.
16. Provides routine maintenance for databases.
17. Creates storage of procedures and objects inside the database.
18. Installs database and applications patches, and tools.
19. Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting --Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.

• Writing

• Sitting

• Standing
  • Bending
  • Visual acuity
  • Color perception
  • Depth perception
  • Reading

• Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and eight years of related experience.

• Experience supporting Oracle EBS

• Oracle and/or Microsoft DBA Certification are preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of computer software and hardware and their network applications.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Linux.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated time management skills.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

COMPETENCIES

• Database installation/maintenance

• Hardware/software troubleshooting

• Application development and implementation support

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.