Database Administrator-DB2 and Oracle preferred- Onsite only

Job Description

Job Description

Job title: Database Administrator
Location: Tallahassee, FL 32301
Working Model: Onsite
Duration: 24+ months (long term)
Interview: MS Teams/In-person

 
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 or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field or equivalent work experience.

 
Experience: The candidate must have skill and five (5) years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms: 
1. Experience with IBM DB2
2. Proficient with SQL Server 2016 and above
3. Proficient with Oracle 19c and above
4. Experience with Azure SQL is a plus 

 
Primary Job Duties/ Tasks: This resource will primarily be tasked with performing Database (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle) 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: 
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of relational database management systems 
Ability to work independently in the technical analysis, evaluation and resolution of large Enterprise database production issues or problems, with little or no assistance, and to make decisions and recommendations to remediate those issues or problems 
Knowledge of Relational Database Management principles, design and practices 
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments for him/herself or lower level database analysts 
Skill in accurately estimating time requirements for database analysis and administration tasks for a project 
Skill in customer service 
Ability to work effectively with Project Managers, Business Analysts, Data Analysts, to build efficient, long term solutions in the development of databases utilizing all established departmental standards 
Ability to analyze processes and workflows to design efficient database solutions 
Ability to prepare complex database specifications 
Ability to design relational databases 
Skill in interpreting and communicating technical information related to computer programming and data processing, both verbally and in writing 
Ability to develop and manage relational databases in accordance with the Department’s standards 
Ability to receive and give constructive criticism, and maintain effective work relationships with others