Database Administrator (DBA) - 26-07003

We are seeking a highly experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support enterprise database environments and infrastructure operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database planning, administration, performance tuning, architecture support, and operational activities across multiple database platforms while ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards., * Perform daily database administration and operational support activities

• Plan, design, implement, and maintain database structures and environments
• Monitor and optimize database performance
• Conduct database performance analysis and tuning
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and technical documentation
• Perform SQL code reviews and database optimization recommendations
• Support infrastructure implementation and database integration initiatives
• Assist with disaster recovery planning and database recovery processes
• Mentor and train technical staff on database administration best practices
• Collaborate with technical teams to support enterprise data architecture initiatives

Required Technical Skills

DB2 for z/OS

• Application integration and administration
• Performance management and tuning
• Version upgrades and maintenance
• Catalog maintenance
• Point-in-time recovery
• Database monitoring and troubleshooting

Mainframe & z/OS Technologies

• z/OS platform administration
• JCL
• ISPF
• RACF
• CICS
• IOF
• AFOPER
• ASG Scheduler
• CA GEN
• COBOL
• Disaster Recovery support
• z/OS monitoring tools
• z/OS EXITs
• BJS

Oracle Database

• Application integration
• Database administration
• Performance monitoring and tuning
• Backup and recovery processes

Microsoft SQL Server

• Database administration
• Performance management
• SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Additional Technologies

• Windows Server administration
• Azure cloud technologies
• Infrastructure change management
• Verification and testing methodologies

Do you have experience in Windows Server administration?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field

• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered, * Minimum 15 years of combined database administration experience
• Extensive experience supporting:
• DB2 for z/OS
• Oracle 10g and above
• Microsoft SQL Server (2008 R2, 2012 and newer)
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise database environments
• Experience with database architecture, performance tuning, and operational support, * Experience with enterprise financial management systems
• Experience supporting integrated application environments
• GIS database support experience
• Experience with large-scale government or public-sector environments, * Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong decision-making and analytical skills
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis expertise
• Team collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement