Senior Mainframe Database Administrator

ASSYST, Inc.•Tallahassee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ASSYST is seeking a Senior Mainframe Database Administrator to support our client project in Tallahassee, Florida. The DBA team is responsible for ensuring the application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas meet the department standards for data requirements. The candidate in this position will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of the schema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able to understand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousing design across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidate must be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing an overall data architecture that supports the Department’s needs and meets Department and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.

Requirements

15 years combined experience in database administration for DB2 for z/OS.
15 years combined experience in database administration for SQL Server 2008R2, 2012.
15 years combined experience in database administration for Oracle 10g and above.
Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management and data base administration.
Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB2 for z/OS.
Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS catalog maintenance.
Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS sub-system point in time recovery.
Advanced knowledge of JCL.
In depth knowledge of the z/OS integrated platform.
In depth knowledge of CA GEN model management and application object support.
In depth knowledge of ISPF.
In depth knowledge of the ASG Scheduler.
In depth knowledge of COBOL.
In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of DB2 for z/OS database monitoring tools.
In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of z/OS software monitoring tools.
In depth knowledge of technical infrastructure implementation planning and coordinating.
Solid working knowledge of z/OS started task creation and management.
Solid working knowledge of IBI z/OS service support.
Solid working knowledge of AFOPER commands.
Solid working knowledge of RACF.
Solid working knowledge of CICS.
Solid working knowledge of IOF.
Solid working knowledge of the technical requirements of Disaster Recovery.
Solid working knowledge of Oracle application integration, performance management and data base administration.
Solid working knowledge of MSSQL application integration, performance management and data base administration.
Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management.
Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs.
Working knowledge of BJS.
Working knowledge of Windows Servers.
Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS, SSIS.
Working knowledge of Azure.
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the FDOT integrated database infrastructure is a plus.
Knowledge of the FDOT Financial Management applications is a plus.
Knowledge of the FDOT integrated application environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of the schema to meet system(s) requirements.
Developing database and warehousing design across multiple platforms and computing environments.
Working as part of a team to assist in developing an overall data architecture that supports the Department’s needs and meets Department and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.
Performing Database (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, GIS) planning and operational activities.
Conducting daily operational and database administration activities.
Planning, designing, implementing, and supporting database structures.
Conducting database performance monitoring and tuning.
Developing and maintaining database administration procedures and documentation.
Performing SQL Code reviews.
Assisting with training/mentoring other technical staff.
Performing other database or infrastructure activities as requested.