Sybase Database Administrator

Job Title: Application Architect III

Location: Chandler, AZ - Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite

Duration: Contract - 11 months

Pay Range: $70.23/hr (W2)

Job ID: 373616

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Sybase ASE and MySQL and a proven ability to design, implement, migrate, and support enterprise database platforms across the full lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and support Sybase ASE and MySQL across production, non-production, development, and disaster recovery tiers.


• Collaborate with clients and application teams on design, capacity planning, build, and rollout activities.


• Lead and support the Sybase ASE 16.1 upgrade initiative, including planning, testing, and implementation.


• Contribute to the enterprise Sybase exit program, including migrations, validations, and transition to target platforms.


• Execute production support, incident management, root cause analysis, performance tuning, backup and recovery, and patching.


• Participate in on-call rotation and meet response SLAs for critical incidents.


• Use Foglight to monitor health, identify performance issues, and act on alerts.


• Maintain database security standards, access controls, and compliance configurations.


• Produce and maintain runbooks, build guides, and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on DBA experience administering Sybase ASE and MySQL in enterprise environments.


• Working knowledge of Sybase ASE 16.x architecture, replication, and upgrade procedures.


• Proficiency with Foglight database monitoring and alerting.


• Strong performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity management skills.


• Ability to support and engage clients directly in design and delivery activities.


• Effective written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical audiences.


• Comfort with on-call production support rotation.


• Scripting proficiency in Python, Perl, and shell.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with database migration programs and decommissioning legacy platforms.


• Familiarity with enterprise change, incident, and problem management frameworks.

Additional Details:

• Schedule: Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.


• Hours per Day: 8. Labor Type: Technical.


• Productivity Software: Microsoft Office.


• Respond by Date: 07/01/2026. Maximum submissions per supplier: 4.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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