TECHNICAL SKILLS
* Database architecture knowledge and administration
* Thorough understanding of the Oracle database features
* Managing Backup and Recovery through RMAN
* Setting up and managing Data Guard environment
* Ability to troubleshoot various restore and recovery scenarios.
* Working knowledge in Enterprise Manager / Grid Control
* General UNIX/Linux/Windows concepts & Administration
* Extensive hands-on interaction with large Database management systems

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
* Exceptional diagnostic and troubleshooting ability and skill in using industry-standard tools and techniques.
* Ability and attitude to assist junior members of the team in training on new products and technologies is highly desired
* Excellent communication skills. Able to communicate very well both technically and functionally in highly escalated situations.
* Well-developed listening skills. Able to discern issues quickly and determine what cause is and what is a symptom.
* Able to articulate the technical issues and develop an acceptable plan of action to resolve a given situation as quickly as possible.
* Self-starter works well unsupervised or with limited supervision.