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Anita Foster
City of Cincinnati ETS
Cincinnati,OH
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired Job Title
Oracle Database AdministratorRed Hat Linux AdministratorData Entry Clerk
Work Type
Contract WorkPart TimeGig Work
Location Preference
RemoteHybridOn-Site
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Open to relocation:
No
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
Important To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
30
Years of experience
Results-driven IT professional with extensive experience at the City of Cincinnati ETS, excelling in database management and Linux administration. Proven ability to enhance system performance and ensure data confidentiality while delivering exceptional customer service. Skilled in strategic planning and documentation, consistently achieving operational excellence and timely project completion.
Work History
Peopletools Administrator
30 Years- Coordinated daily administrative operations, maintaining schedules, correspondence, and accurate records.
- Processed service requests and routed inquiries to appropriate departments for timely resolution.
- Prepared reports, memos, and meeting materials using standardized city formatting and procedures.
- Entered and updated data in municipal systems while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored compliance with departmental procedures, policy requirements, and records retention standards.
- Install and configure Peopletools software environment for the Peoplesoft HRMS 9.2
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders through prompt response times and thorough issue resolution efforts.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade software, ensuring all systems were up-to-date and running efficiently.
Oracle Database Administrator
30 Years- Managed Oracle database availability, backups, and recovery procedures for city systems.
- Monitored performance, resolved bottlenecks, and tuned queries for faster transaction processing.
- Applied database security controls, user access changes, and audit support requirements.
- Supported patching, upgrades, and version maintenance across Oracle database environments.
- Diagnosed incident alerts, restored service disruptions, and coordinated root-cause analysis.
- Created scripts for routine administration, validation checks, and repeatable support tasks.
- Collaborated with application teams to troubleshoot connectivity, schema, and data issues.
- Documented procedures, configuration changes, and operational standards for reliable database support.
- Assisted in migrating databases to newer versions or alternate platforms, minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Troubleshot database issues to create and resolve trouble tickets.
- Monitored and analyzed database activity to identify and prevent incidents and recommend performance improvements.
- Liaised with system administrators to monitor, troubleshoot, triage and provide RCAs for incidents.
- Provided resources and skill sets to support DBA functions for applications.
- Developed automated processes to manage database creation in virtualized or cloud environment.
- Established working relationships across various departments to understand existing and emerging IT requirements.
- Established effective communication channels between IT teams responsible for managing different aspects of the Oracle Database infrastructure.
- Managed Oracle database backups, restores, and recovery procedures using RMAN.
- Applied Oracle patches, upgrades, and configuration changes across production environments.
- Supported disaster recovery planning, replication, and failover readiness for critical systems.
- Monitored database health, alert logs, and storage usage to resolve issues proactively.
Linux System Administrator
30 Years- Administered Linux servers, applying patches and security updates to maintain stable operations.
- Monitored system performance and resolved incidents using logs, alerts, and diagnostic tools.
- Configured user access, permissions, and services to support secure system administration.
- Automated routine maintenance tasks with shell scripting to improve consistency and efficiency.
- Supported backup and recovery procedures to protect critical data and restore services quickly.
- Troubleshot hardware, software, and network issues across Linux environments and connected systems.
- Documented system changes, configurations, and procedures to support accurate operational records.
- Created and serviced administrator and user accounts on Linux-based systems, managing Number deployments.
- Collaborated with infrastructure teams to deploy updates and maintain reliable service availability.
- Ensured high availability of critical systems by proactively monitoring server health and addressing potential issues before they escalated.
- Preserved system documentation accuracy via regular data updates and graphical refreshes.
- Designed disaster recovery systems, enabling continuity in event of power outages.
- Developed scripts for automating routine tasks, reducing human error and increasing overall efficiency in the administration process.
- Improved system performance by optimizing Linux server configurations, implementing efficient backup processes, and performing regular maintenance tasks.
- Provided hands-on support for end-users experiencing issues with Linux-based systems or applications, facilitating quick resolutions and minimal disruptions to productivity.
- Enhanced network security by implementing firewall rules, intrusion detection systems, and fine-tuning access controls on Linux servers.
- Led server infrastructure development, quality assurance, staging and production systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer And Information Systems
Skills
Customer service
Data entry
Attention to detail
Recordkeeping and file management
Administrative support
MS office
Documentation and reporting
Decision-making
Data confidentiality
Team collaboration
Work Planning and Prioritization
Deadline adherence
Data analysis
Strategic planning
Technical support
Timeline
Peopletools Administrator
City of Cincinnati ETS
05.1996 - 05.2026Read More
Oracle Database Administrator
City of Cincinnati ETS
05.1996 - 05.2026Read More
Linux System Administrator
City of Cincinnati ETS
05.1996 - 05.2026Read More
Mount St. Joseph University
Bachelor of Science from Computer And Information Systems
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