Database Administrator C - Advanced - 26-01359

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Database Administrator C – AdvancedLocation

• Tallahassee, FL (Onsite/Hybrid as required)

Duration

• Contract position (approximately 5 months)

Job Summary

The Database Administrator (Advanced) is responsible for supporting enterprise database environments to ensure application architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas align with organizational standards. This role supports the design, development, optimization, and maintenance of database and data warehouse solutions across multiple platforms and computing environments. The DBA collaborates with technical teams to develop and maintain a robust data architecture that supports business and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support enterprise database environments to ensure compliance with data and architectural standards.

• Assist in the design, development, modification, and optimization of database schemas.

• Plan, design, implement, and support database structures across multiple platforms.

• Perform daily database administration and operational support activities.

• Monitor database performance and conduct tuning activities to ensure optimal system performance.

• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and technical documentation.

• Perform SQL code reviews and support best practices for database development.

• Support data warehousing and GIS database environments as required.

• Assist with training and mentoring technical staff.

• Participate in infrastructure planning, implementation, and disaster recovery support.

• Perform additional database or infrastructure-related tasks as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or

• Equivalent professional experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of combined experience in database administration across enterprise environments, including:

  • DB2 for z/OS

  • Microsoft SQL Server (2008 R2, 2012, or newer)

  • Oracle (10g and above)

• Experience supporting integrated enterprise database infrastructures is preferred.

• Experience with large-scale financial or enterprise application environments is a plus.

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Advanced Knowledge

• DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management, and administration.

• DB2 for z/OS upgrades, catalog maintenance, and point-in-time recovery.

• JCL and z/OS integrated platform architecture.

• Database monitoring and performance analysis tools for DB2 and z/OS environments.

• Technical infrastructure planning and coordination.

In-Depth Knowledge

• CA GEN model management and application object support.

• ISPF, ASG Scheduler, COBOL, and mainframe operational tools.

• z/OS software monitoring tools and methodologies.

Solid Working Knowledge

• Started task creation and management on z/OS.

• Security and access control concepts (e.g., RACF or equivalent).

• CICS, IOF, and disaster recovery technical requirements.

• Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server application integration and administration.

• Infrastructure change management and verification testing techniques.

Working Knowledge

• z/OS EXITs and batch job scheduling concepts.

• Windows Server environments.

• SQL Server tools (SSMS, SSRS, SSIS).

• Cloud platforms such as Azure.