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# Senior Database Administrator I

- **Company:** Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** South Jordan, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Backup Devices, Databases, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Data Store, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Software Troubleshooting, Performance Monitor, Oracle Ebusiness, Database Installation
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88162171/1

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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


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