Database Administrator

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Database Administrator in Tallahassee, FL.

Summary:
The Senior Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for ensuring that application architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas align with established data standards. This role supports the design, development, modification, and optimization of database schemas to meet system requirements. The ideal candidate can design and support database and data-warehouse environments across multiple platforms and collaborate with technical teams to develop secure, scalable data architectures.

Primary Responsibilities:
* Perform daily operational and administrative database activities
* Plan, design, implement, and support database structures
* Conduct database performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization
* Develop and maintain documentation and DBA procedures
* Perform SQL code reviews
* Provide training and mentoring to technical staff
* Support additional database or infrastructure tasks as required

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience

Minimum 15 years of combined experience in database administration across the following platforms:
* DB2 for z/OS
* Microsoft SQL Server (2008R2, 2012)
* Oracle (10g and above)

Technical Skills & Competencies:
Advanced Expertise:
* DB2 for z/OS: integration, performance management, administration, catalog maintenance, upgrade processes, and subsystem point-in-time recovery
* JCL (Job Control Language)
* z/OS platform architecture
* Use and interpretation of DB2 and z/OS monitoring tools
* CA GEN model management
* ISPF
* ASG Scheduler
* COBOL

Technical infrastructure planning and coordination:
Solid Working Knowledge:
* z/OS started task creation and management
* IBI z/OS service support
* AFOPER commands
* RACF
* CICS
* IOF
* Disaster recovery requirements
* Oracle: application integration, performance management, and administration
* SQL Server: integration, performance tuning, and administration
* Verification/testing techniques for infrastructure change management

General Working Knowledge:
* z/OS EXITs
* BJS
* Windows Server environments
* SSMS, SSRS, SSIS
* Azure

Preferred Experience:
* Experience working within large integrated database environments
* Knowledge of complex financial or enterprise-wide application ecosystems

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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