Database Administrator

Looking for W-2 CANDIDATES ONLY who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. H-1B Transfers AND CORP-TO-CORP Candidates WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED for this position

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Duration: 6+ Months

Description: 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