Database Systems Administrator

Deadline: 26 March 2017 - Job Code: 3.3.05

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has a vacancy based in Vienna, Austria, for a Database Systems Administrator in its Data Services Department.

Main Responsibilities:

• Administers, installs and designs database systems and resolves database management problems in order to ensure data availability and integrity; installs, administers and maintains servers for database systems.
• Installs, administers and maintains OPEC intranet servers.
• Implements and maintains database security; defines, allocates and loads physical databases.
• Controls and executes system utilities for creating and modifying database structure and establishing standards for database performance.
• Coordinates interface with other databases so as to facilitate data sharing and ensures compatibility.
• Analyses system failures and executes procedures for restoring system and database operations.

Requirements:

• University degree in computer science, information technology or other science studies related to information technology.
• Certification in Oracle database administrator associate & Oracle database administrator professional.
• 6 years of work experience.
   

Skills and Knowledge:

• Oracle database administration incl. installation, design, development
• DBA certification preferred
• UNIX administration
• Programming languages: PL/SQL, Java, Visual C++, MS Access, JavaScript, CSS
• Development in new software and/or programming languages (Oracle RDBMS, Oracle Portal, Java etc.)
• General knowledge of software design principles, software development cycles
• Communication & interpersonal skills
• Analytical & presentation skills
• Customer service orientation
• Initiative and integrity
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Offer:

Commensurate remuneration package i.e. monthly basic salary of (€4,357 x 12 per year) with tax-free benefits and six-week annual leave.
 

Applications:

Applicants should kindly complete the “Application Form” which can be downloaded from our website (www.opec.org) and send it to:

OPEC
Finance & Human Resources Department
Helferstorferstrasse 17
A-1010 Vienna – Austria

or Email: recruitment@opec.org

Online applicants should quote “Job Code 3.3.05” in the “Subject” field. An automatic reply will be sent to confirm the successful submission of the documents.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 26 March 2017. Acknowledgements will only be sent to short-listed candidates.