Senior Database Administrator- Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)- w2 - Local

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite Local Candidates Only)
Duration: Long-term Contract
Rate: $60/hr (W2)
Visa: Citizen
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Job Description
The State of Florida is seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator with at least 15 years of combined experience in database administration across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate must demonstrate extensive hands-on expertise with DB2 for z/OS, SQL Server, and Oracle databases, with strong knowledge of mainframe systems, performance optimization, and data recovery processes.

Experience with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) systems, databases, and financial applications is highly desirable.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer multiple database environments including DB2 for z/OS, SQL Server (2008R2, 2012), and Oracle (10g and above).
• Perform DB2 for z/OS upgrades, catalog maintenance, and sub-system point-in-time recovery.
• Execute database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization activities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute JCL scripts and automation processes.
• Coordinate with infrastructure and application teams to support production and non-production environments.
• Implement database change management, backup, and recovery procedures in compliance with disaster recovery and security standards.
• Monitor and interpret DB2 and z/OS performance metrics using standard tools.
• Support CA GEN model management, CICS, RACF, ISPF, and z/OS-related components.
• Provide technical planning, documentation, and support for database and system upgrades.
• Participate in verification testing for infrastructure changes and ensure database availability, reliability, and integrity.

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Required Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong knowledge and practical experience in the following areas:
Core Database Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS: application integration, performance management, catalog maintenance, and upgrades.
• Solid working knowledge of Oracle database administration, tuning, and integration.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server administration, including SSMS, SSRS, SSIS.

Mainframe & System Administration

• In-depth knowledge of z/OS, JCL, ISPF, CICS, RACF, and CA GEN.
• Proficiency with ASG Scheduler, IOF, BJS, and AFOPER commands.
• Understanding of z/OS EXITs, started task management, and z/OS platform services.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery and infrastructure implementation planning.

Additional Skills

• Experience with IBI z/OS service support.
• Knowledge of Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of FDOT Integrated Database Infrastructure and FDOT Financial Management Applications highly preferred.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 15 years of combined experience across DB2 for z/OS, Oracle, and SQL Server platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to support and enhance enterprise-level database environments within public sector organizations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

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