Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Tallahassee, Florida 32311 (Local candidates only)

ROLE OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to design, optimize, and maintain database schemas and data architectures across multi-platform enterprise environments. This role ensures systems align with departmental standards and Agency for State Technology (AST) security requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily Operations: Oversee operational DBA activities, maintenance, catalog management, and point-in-time recovery across production systems.
• Architecture and Design: Assist in planning, designing, and optimizing database schemas, data warehouses, and data dictionaries across multiple platforms.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor database health, tune performance, perform SQL code reviews, and utilize diagnostic monitoring tools.
• Disaster Recovery and Security: Plan and implement disaster recovery protocols, execute infrastructure change management verification, and adhere to AST security standards.
• Documentation and Mentorship: Develop and maintain operational procedures and documentation, and assist with mentoring technical staff.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of combined database administration experience across DB2 for z/OS, Microsoft SQL Server (2008R2, 2012+), and Oracle (10g and above).

CORE TECHNICAL SKILLS

• DB2 and Mainframe: Advanced DB2 for z/OS (administration, upgrades, catalog maintenance, sub-system point-in-time recovery), JCL, ISPF, COBOL, CA GEN, ASG Scheduler, CICS, RACF, IOF, AFOPER commands, and z/OS monitoring tools.
• Distributed Databases: Solid working knowledge of Oracle (10g+) and Microsoft SQL Server administration, application integration, and performance management.
• Microsoft and Cloud Tools: Working knowledge of Windows Server, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, and Azure.
• Systems and Infrastructure: Disaster recovery planning, technical infrastructure coordination, and change management testing.