Sr. Database Solutions Architect (DB2, Infosphere)

Job Description

MicroHealth is seeking a skilled Sr. Database Solutions Architect (IBM DB2 Infosphere) to support our client in Vienna, VA. This is a remote position with potential travel to client sites in Rockville, MD, and Albuquerque, NM.

*Must have experience with Infosphere.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Defines infrastructure for design and integration of internet computing systems by analyzing information requirements, studying business operations and user-interface requirements, and directing development of physical database.

Determines platform architecture, technology, and tools.

Optimizes and tunes database performance utilizing advanced monitoring tools, query tuning techniques, database, and operating system parameter adjustments, hardware recommendations, and other operational enhancements

Provides metrics on database performance

Ensures all optimizations and parameter adjustments are documented and communicated across the team to ensure common settings across multiple productions and test environments

Identifies performance improvements and works with local and remote development staff to implement and test those recommendations

Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.

Interacts with other IT staff to recommend and enforce database standards, ensure compliance, and the security of the database environments

Supports & troubleshoots the operation of database systems including patching, event monitoring, incident management, backup & recovery, and other forms of remedial & preventative maintenance

Works with IT Staff and stakeholders to identify requirements for database repositories & systems in support of projects, initiatives, and operational improvements

Plans for complex database functional capabilities including: database vendor, product, & version; storage; hardware; structure; performance; security; availability; and disaster recovery

Demonstrate database technical functionality, such as performance, security and reliability

Leads, plans, and executes projects, small initiatives, and/or cross-functional teams

Manages high risk, high profile, tight schedule, and complex outcomes with composure

Design database applications, such as interfaces, data transfer mechanisms, global temporary tables, data partitions, and function-based indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure

Breaks down "barriers to progress" & motivates less experienced members of the team to actionSKILLS:

Evidence of ability to act largely independently on complex tasks and wide-ranging initiatives using a broad exposure and professional understanding of the database administration discipline

Exhibits advanced knowledge on database technologies, operating systems, best practices, and industry trends including database design, configuration, tuning, and support

Prior work experience showing broad expertise or unique knowledge working as a database administrator or equivalent planning, designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing database systems

Excellent track record showing ability to develop relationships and formal and informal networks to influence, coordinate, and communicate

Advanced knowledge SQL and DB2

Has ability to analyze complex situations, alternatives, designs, architectures, risks, data, and systems

Industry certification in SQL Server (preferred), Oracle SQL, or other relevant database administration achievements strongly preferred

Excellent organizational skills including leading initiatives and modest projects; a facility to handle multiple-tasks and deliverables simultaneously; a track record of exercising independent judgment appropriately; and the ability to quickly understand and execute complex assignments when working on high profile outcomes with inherent risk

Solid oral/written communication, and inter-personal skills including the ability to: anticipate, influence & adapt to a wide range of audiences; cultivate relationships and leverage organizational understanding to facilitate decision making and buy-in

A history that illustrates flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and shows the ability to recognize need for change

Excellent track record of being capable of working with significant uncertainty, resistance, barriers, issues and challenges; converting uncertainty into quantifiable impact, risk and mitigating actionsSalary: $125,000-$140,000

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Tools: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Advanced Text Editor SQL

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field

Required: 10 years of SQL and DB2 experience

Preferred: Microsoft SQL Server database certifications, NoSQL experience, Graph DB experiencePhysical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee may lift or move objects up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to with your request and contact information. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate employees or qualified applicants for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

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