Senior Database Administrator

Job Description

Black Fox is a certified ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22301:2019 firm with an array of experience in managing and delivering professional services to public, private, education institutions, and nonprofit organizations across globe. Black Fox has exemplified excellence by receiving the 2021 University of Connecticut’s School of Business Veteran Impact Award, the 2022 Department of Labor’s HIREVet Medallion Gold Award, and the 2023 Small Business Administration Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year Award.

Since its inception, Black Fox has been a recognized leader in the development and implementation of information management and solutions. We depend on a diverse team of talented staff to design, develop, and deploy information solutions for our clients.

Scope of Work:

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.

Responsibilities:

This resource will primarily be tasked with performing Database (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, GIS) planning and operational activities including, but not limited to the following:

Daily operational and database administration activities

Plan, design, implement, support for database structures

Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning

Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation

Perform SQL Code reviews

Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.

Or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

The candidate must have skill and 15 years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:

DB2 for z/OS

SQL Server 2008R2, 2012

Oracle 10g and above

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

Specific, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Personal Attributes:

Able to be trusted with sensitive information.

Experienced at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Advanced interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Ability to conduct research into issues and topics as assigned.

Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new things quickly.

Highly self-motivated and directed.

Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Salary

$68 Per Hour (Contractor Position Only)

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