Database Administrator

  • Poughkeepsie, NY
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 6 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Recruiting
Research
Data Security
Customer Satisfaction
Data Structure
Data Management
Policies and Procedures
Data Quality
Migration
ROOT
Web Conferencing
Issue Tracking
Network
Reporting
Documentation
Relationship Building
FOCUS
Relational Databases
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server
Database Design
Technical Support
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Knowledge Management
Computer Hardware
Computer Networking
Operating Systems
Unix
Linux
Database Administration
Data Modeling
Data Governance
SQL
Database
Scripting
Query Optimization
Database Security
Backup Administration
Disaster Recovery
Soft Skills
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Communication
Computer Science
Information Technology
IBM DB2
Data Warehouse
Red Hat Linux
IBM AIX
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Agile
ServiceNow
GitHub
JIRA
Ansible
Semiconductors
Servers
Storage
Innovation
Collaboration
Science
Cloud Computing
IBM SmartCloud
Blockchain
Genetics
Regulatory Compliance
Immigration
Health Care
Finance
Life Insurance
Training
Artificial Intelligence
Retail
Sales
Law
IBM

Job Details

Introduction

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Your role and responsibilities

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Database Administrator to join our data warehouse team that develops and supports semiconductor engineering solutions for IBM Infrastructure and IBM Research. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining multiple data warehouses - ensuring data security, integrity, and performance. This role will be responsible for providing technical support to our customers, resolving complex technical issues, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Database Design and Implementation:

o Design and implement database schemas, data models, and data structures to meet business requirements.

o Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure data consistency and integrity.

2. Database Administration:

o Install, configure, and maintain Cloud Rack for DB2 Data Warehouses.

o Monitor and optimize database performance, including query optimization and indexing.

o Ensure database security, backups, and disaster recovery procedures are in place.

3. Data Management:

o Develop and implement data governance policies and procedures.

o Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

o Perform data backups, restores, and migrations as needed.

4. Database Upgrades and Migration:

o Plan and execute database upgrades, patches, and migrations.

o Ensure compatibility with existing applications and systems.

5. Problem-Solving, Technical Support and Analysis:

o Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.

o Provide technical support to customers via email, chat, web-conference, and ticketing system.

o Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, including hardware, software, and network-related problems, often under time pressure.

o Troubleshoot database-related issues, including performance problems and data corruption.

o Provide technical support to developers, analysts, and other stakeholders.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

o Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of database systems, configurations, and procedures.

o Provide regular reports on database performance, security, and other key metrics.

7. Customer Communication and Relationship-Building:

o Work closely with developers, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure database systems meet business requirements.

o Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.

Required education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

1. Education:

o Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related experience.

2. Experience:

o 3+ years of experience in database administration, with a focus on relational databases (e.g., DB2, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server).

o Experience with database design, development, and implementation.

o Experience with technical support tools, including ticketing systems, CRM, and knowledge management software

3. Technical Skills:

o Strong knowledge of computer hardware, software, and networking fundamentals.

o Proficiency in operating systems, including Unix and Linux.

o Strong knowledge of database management systems (DBMS), data modeling, and data governance.

o Proficiency in SQL, database scripting languages, and query optimization techniques.

o Experience with database security, backups, and disaster recovery procedures.

4. Soft Skills:

o Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

o Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred technical and professional experience

1. Education:

o Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

2. Experience with:

o DB2 Data Warehousing.

o RedHat Open Shift technologies.

o AIX and RHEL.

o Agile development methodologies.

o ServiceNow, GitHub, Jira, Ansible.

o Semiconductor Industry Expertise.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
  • Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
  • Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
  • Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
  • Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
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