Senior Database Administrator (DB2 / SQL / Oracle)

At Lifescale Analytics, we help achieve data driven decisions by leveraging strategic technologies to create innovative solutions, that ultimately help our clients to navigate their ever-changing data landscape. We have an opportunity for a Senior Database Administrator. The candidate must reside in Tallahassee, or the surrounding area, and report in office 5 days a week. Telecommuting will not be considered Travel and relocation expenses will not be covered by the client or employer.

Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. Must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.

The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B, EAD or OPT visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

Scope of Services:

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.

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 client’s integrated database infrastructure is a plus.
• Knowledge of the client’s Financial Management applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of the client’s integrated application environment is a plus

Primary Job Duties/Tasks:

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

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

• 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 database administration
• Solid working knowledge of MSSQL application integration, performance management and database 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

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

1. Communication: Have the ability to clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.
2. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.
3. Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions.
4. Flexibility: Is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.
5. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others.
6. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
7. Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.
8. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.
9. Quality Assurance: Knowledge of ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.

Who we are:

Lifescale Analytics, a small business that provides specialized expertise in data and analytics. Since formed in 2012, the Lifescale Analytics team has years of experience providing a spectrum of customized data management services and solutions including Data Management/Analytics, Big Data Solutions, Cloud Services, Business Intelligence and Data Science that focuses on building strong portfolios and programs. Through experience and innovation, we allow businesses, pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions, and government agencies to manage and proactively make decisions based on their biggest asset, their data. Our specialists are skilled at managing, refining, analyzing, or visualizing information for the specific purpose of increasing the value of IT to benefit from the data science industry.

For more information, please visit our website at www.lifescaleanalytics.com