Informix DBA (12+yrs exp. Needed)

Hybrid in Bethesda, MD, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

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Digitive LLC

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Skills

Auditing
Database
Backup
Backup Administration
Business Continuity Planning
Capacity Management
Database Administration
Database Architecture
Database Design
Database Performance Tuning
Database Security
Disaster Recovery
Documentation
Forecasting
High Availability
IBM Informix
IBM Informix DBA
IDS
Leadership
Management
Migration
Optimization
Performance Monitoring
Performance Tuning
Policies and Procedures
Python
Query Optimization
Recovery
Regulatory Compliance
Replication
Reporting
SQL
Scripting
Shell
Storage
Strategic Planning
Testing

Summary

Position: Informix DBA (12+yrs exp. Needed)

Location: Bethesda, MD - Hybrid

Type: long term contract

Rate: open

Position summary:

Top Skills:

1. Informix DBA

2. Advanced SQL knowledge (Informix SQL extensions) 3. Knowledge of high-availability solutions such as Informix High Availability Data Replication (HDR)

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Informix DBA to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing, administering, and optimizing Informix databases in a high-performance environment. As a Senior Informix DBA, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of our Informix database systems while providing leadership in database management and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Database Administration:

Configure, and maintain Informix database systems.

Manage day-to-day operations, including backups, restores, and troubleshooting.

Perform routine database performance tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance.

Monitor and maintain database health, ensuring high uptime and minimal disruption.

2. Performance Tuning and Optimization:

Analyze and resolve complex database performance issues, including indexing, queries, and locking.

Work with development teams to optimize queries and database design for performance.

Use diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

3. Database Security:

Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.

Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure proper database security and compliance.

Regularly monitor and audit database security practices.

4. Backup and Recovery:

Design and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.

Perform regular testing of backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.

Provide guidance for data replication, high availability, and fault tolerance configurations.

5. Upgrades and Patches:

Plan and execute Informix database upgrades and patching.

Ensure compatibility and stability after updates and apply fixes as needed.

6. Capacity Planning:

Analyze and forecast database storage and capacity needs.

Implement proactive measures to ensure sufficient database resources as business needs grow.

7. Documentation and Reporting:

Create and maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and recovery plans.

Prepare regular reports on database performance, health, and security status.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

10+ years of experience as a DBA, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience working specifically with Informix databases (IDS).

Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and multi-platform database environments.

Strong experience with database security, backup, and recovery best practices.

Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and advanced database administration tasks.

Expertise in Informix database architecture, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Advanced knowledge of SQL, and Informix SQL extensions.

Familiarity with database monitoring tools and diagnostic utilities.

Knowledge of high-availability solutions such as Informix High Availability Data Replication (HDR).

Good to have:

Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python, or similar) for automation and task management.

Years of Experience: 12.00 Years of Experience

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91159525
Position Id: 8880512
Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About Digitive LLC

At Digitive, we know how to spot a good deal when we see one. We consolidate the most skillful and productive workforce for companies that are looking to expand their footprint. We deliver bold changes by helping you out of your comfort zone and help your organization adapt to the changing dynamics of the businesses. Digitive offers assistance in hiring for Salesforce, Digital, and Healthcare Talent.

We are consistently working on providing tech-based advanced recruitment solutions to both startups and pre-established companies looking for a change. We are helping companies to build impressive and efficient organizational structures by providing the right guidelines to solve the most difficult human resources issues. Our core principles shape our workflow and commitments. Most importantly, we ensure that our efforts help our clients to build a sustainable profit-making business that works consistently in the long run.

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