Database Administrator

job summary:

Scope of Services

The DBA team is responsible for ensuring the application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas meet the department standards for data requirements. The candidate in this position will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of the schema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able to understand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousing design across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing an overall data architecture that supports the Department's needs and meets Department and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience

The candidate must have skill and 12 years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:

1. DB2 for z/OS

2. SQL Server 2008R2, 2012

3. Oracle 10g and above

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks

This resource will primarily be tasked with performing Database (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, GIS) planning and operational activities including, but not limited to the following:

1. Daily operational and database administration activities

2. Plan, design, implement, support for database structures

3. Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning

4. Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation

5. Perform SQL Code reviews

6. Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

1. Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management and data base administration

2. Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB2 for z/OS

3. Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS catalog maintenance

4. Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS sub-system point in time recovery

5. Advanced knowledge of JCL

6. In depth knowledge of the z/OS integrated platform

7. In depth knowledge of CA GEN model management and application object support

8. In depth knowledge of ISPF

9. In depth knowledge of the ASG Scheduler

10. In depth knowledge of COBOL

11. In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of DB2 for z/OS database monitoring tools

12. In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of z/OS software monitoring tools

13. In depth knowledge of technical infrastructure implementation planning and coordinating

14. Solid working knowledge of z/OS started task creation and management

15. Solid working knowledge of IBI z/OS service support

16. Solid working knowledge of AFOPER commands

17. Solid working knowledge of RACF

18. Solid working knowledge of CICS

19. Solid working knowledge of IOF

20. Solid working knowledge of the technical requirements of Disaster Recovery

21. Solid working knowledge of Oracle application integration, performance management and data base administration

22. Solid working knowledge of MSSQL application integration, performance management and data base administration

23. Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management

24. Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs

25. Working knowledge of BJS

26. Working knowledge of Windows Servers

27. Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS, SSIS

28. Working knowledge of Azure

location: Tallahassee, Florida

job type: Contract

salary: $55 - 65 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

Scope of Services

The DBA team is responsible for ensuring the application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas meet the department standards for data requirements. The candidate in this position will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of the schema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able to understand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousing design across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing an overall data architecture that supports the Department's needs and meets Department and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks

This resource will primarily be tasked with performing Database (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, GIS) planning and operational activities including, but not limited to the following:

1. Daily operational and database administration activities

2. Plan, design, implement, support for database structures

3. Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning

4. Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation

5. Perform SQL Code reviews

6. Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

qualifications:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Experience

The candidate must have skill and 12 years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:

1. DB2 for z/OS

2. SQL Server 2008R2, 2012

3. Oracle 10g and above

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

1. Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management and data base administration

2. Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB2 for z/OS

3. Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS catalog maintenance

4. Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS sub-system point in time recovery

5. Advanced knowledge of JCL

6. In depth knowledge of the z/OS integrated platform

7. In depth knowledge of CA GEN model management and application object support

8. In depth knowledge of ISPF

9. In depth knowledge of the ASG Scheduler

10. In depth knowledge of COBOL

11. In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of DB2 for z/OS database monitoring tools

12. In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of z/OS software monitoring tools

13. In depth knowledge of technical infrastructure implementation planning and coordinating

14. Solid working knowledge of z/OS started task creation and management

15. Solid working knowledge of IBI z/OS service support

16. Solid working knowledge of AFOPER commands

17. Solid working knowledge of RACF

18. Solid working knowledge of CICS

19. Solid working knowledge of IOF

20. Solid working knowledge of the technical requirements of Disaster Recovery

21. Solid working knowledge of Oracle application integration, performance management and data base administration

22. Solid working knowledge of MSSQL application integration, performance management and data base administration

23. Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management

24. Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs

25. Working knowledge of BJS

26. Working knowledge of Windows Servers

27. Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS, SSIS

28. Working knowledge of Azure

skills:

application integration,COBOL,computing environments,CICS,data architecture,data dictionaries,database monitoring,database performance,database structures,database,database platforms,Disaster Recovery,GIS,DB2,RACF,Information Systems,Computer Science,ISPF,JCL,Azure,SQL Server 2008R2,SQL Server,MSSQL,monitoring tools,Servers,Oracle,Oracle 10g,SSIS,SSMS,SSRS,SQL Code,sub-system,z/OS,coordinating,work as part of a team,change management,database administration,data base administration,verification testing,infrastructure,technical infrastructure,maintenance,mentoring,model management,performance management,warehousing

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.