Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Tallahassee, FL 32301

Mode of interview: In person / Video

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:

DB2 for z/OS
SQL Server 2008R2, 2012
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:

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

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