Job Title: Data Base Administrator
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite Local candidates only)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Schedule: Onsite role, weekend work required
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to provide production support and administration for enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with Sybase ASE/IQ/Replication, DB2, and Linux, along with experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical database infrastructure in a complex enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide production support for enterprise database platforms including Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, Sybase Replication, DB2, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle, and Hadoop
Perform database administration, maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and implementation activities
Monitor database environments, alerts, and overall infrastructure health daily
Troubleshoot database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement remediation solutions
Schedule and manage automated maintenance jobs using Autosys, cron, and bash scripting
Handle provisioning activities, user requests, and database access management
Support business continuity and disaster recovery testing across multiple regions
Collaborate with application support and global IT teams to resolve critical incidents
Follow change management procedures and develop operational documentation
Participate in infrastructure projects including data center migrations and end-of-life upgrades
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of Database Administration experience in enterprise environments
Strong experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 5/6/7/8)
Extensive hands-on experience with:
Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, and Sybase Replication (v12.x/v15.x/v16.x)
IBM DB2 / UDB DB2, including HADR
Experience with database design, implementation, maintenance, migration, and upgrades
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in production support environments
Experience with job schedulers and scripting (Autosys, cron, bash)
Exposure to PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle, and Hadoop is a plus
Banking or financial services domain experience preferred
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with global teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise database infrastructure
Familiarity with change management and operational best practices