Database Administrator C. Advanced

Job Title: Database Administrator C. Advanced


Location: Tallahassee, FL, 32301


Pay Rate: Depending upon experience


Type: 6 month contract

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 15 years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:


DB2 for z/OS


SQL Server 2008R2, 2012


Oracle 10g and above


Experience with the FDOT integrated database infrastructure is a plus.


Knowledge of the FDOT Financial Management applications is a plus.


Knowledge of the FDOT integrated application environment is a plus

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:


Daily operational and database administration activities


Plan, design, implement, support for database structures


Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning


Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation


Perform SQL Code reviews


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:


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


Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB2 for z/OS


Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS catalog maintenance


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


Advanced knowledge of JCL


In depth knowledge of the z/OS integrated platform


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


In depth knowledge of ISPF


In depth knowledge of the ASG Scheduler


In depth knowledge of COBOL


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


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


In depth knowledge of technical infrastructure implementation planning and coordinating


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


Solid working knowledge of IBI z/OS service support


Solid working knowledge of AFOPER commands


Solid working knowledge of RACF


Solid working knowledge of CICS


Solid working knowledge of IOF


Solid working knowledge of the technical requirements of Disaster Recovery


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


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


Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management


Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs


Working knowledge of BJS


Working knowledge of Windows Servers


Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS, SSIS


Working knowledge of Azure