Informix Database Administrator

The Senior Informix Database Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end management of Informix Database clusters across Production, Quality Assurance, and Development environments. This role ensures maximum uptime, security, and performance through proactive monitoring, Capacity Planning, and advanced troubleshooting on Unix platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, Configure, and Maintain complex Informix DB Clusters and high-availability solutions.
• Manage Database Security, user objects, and access control (Authentication/Authorization/Encryption).
• Execute Backup, Archive, and Restore (BAR) processes using Veritas NetBackup, Tivoli, or NetVault.
• Perform Performance Tuning, Statistics Management, and SQL Optimization to resolve latency.
• Lead Patching, Upgrades, and Database Health Audits to ensure compliance.
• Automate administrative tasks via Unix Shell Scripting.
• Handle Incident, Change, and Problem Management via formal ticketing systems.
• Configure Replication Strategies across multiple data centers to ensure data durability.

Essential Skills:

• Expertise in Informix Best Practices for object and security management.
• Hands-on experience with Dynamic Server Administrator (DSA) and Unix commands.
• Advanced Debugging and Troubleshooting skills for high-pressure production issues.
• Proficiency in Trend Analysis and Capacity Planning.
• Strong understanding of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR).

Desirable Skills:

• Working knowledge of Oracle, IBM DB2 Linux/Unix/Windows (LUW), and Cassandra.
• Relevant IBM Informix Certification.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.