Database Administrator

Ubertal Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Ubertal Inc. seeks a senior Database Administrator to join the database team in Tallahassee. You will ensure architectures, data dictionaries, and schemas meet standards while designing and optimizing schemas across platforms and environments, with a focus on security.

The role involves daily DB2/SQL Server/Oracle operations, performance tuning, documentation, and mentoring teammates. Onsite, 9-month contract with potential renewal and strict security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in CS/IS.
• 15+ years of experience in database administration across DB2 for z/OS, SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS integration, performance management, upgrades, and DR.
• Advanced knowledge of z/OS tools, COBOL, ISPF, and related platforms.
• Solid knowledge of Oracle and MSSQL integration and administration.
• Experience with DR readiness and RACF, CICS, IOF.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational and database administration across DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS environments.
• Plan, design, implement, and support robust database structures to meet system requirements.
• Conduct performance monitoring, tuning, and SQL reviews.
• Develop and maintain DBA procedures and technical docs.
• Mentor and train technical team members.
• Support broader database or infra management activities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Data architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

DB2 for z/OS

SQL Server

Oracle

JCL

z/OS ISPF

COBOL

CA GEN

RACF

CICS

Windows Server

SSMS

SSRS

SSIS

Job description

Position Title: Database Administrator

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Engagement Type: Contract / Staff Augmentation

Work Mode: Onsite

Duration: 9 Months (10/01/2026 06/30/2026, with potential renewal)

Interview Type: Microsoft Teams or In-Person

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Database Administrator to join our database team. This role is responsible for ensuring application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas adhere to organizational standards. The Database Administrator will assist in designing, developing, modifying, and optimizing database schemas across multiple platforms and computing environments while contributing to overall data architecture and strict security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily operational and database administration activities across DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS database environments.
• Plan, design, implement, and support robust database structures to satisfy system requirements.
• Conduct database performance monitoring, tuning, and SQL code reviews.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive database administration procedures and technical documentation.
• Assist with training and mentoring technical team members.
• Support broader database or infrastructure management activities as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 15 years of combined experience in database administration across DB2 for z/OS, SQL Server (2008R2, 2012), and Oracle (10g and above).
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management, upgrades, catalog maintenance, and sub-system point-in-time recovery.
• Advanced knowledge of JCL and in-depth expertise in z/OS integrated platform, ISPF, COBOL, ASG Scheduler, and CA GEN model management/application object support.
• Solid working knowledge of Oracle and MSSQL application integration, performance management, and database administration.
• Solid working knowledge of z/OS started task management, IBI z/OS service support, AFOPER commands, RACF, CICS, IOF, and technical requirements for Disaster Recovery.
• Working knowledge of Windows Servers, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, Azure, BJS, and z/OS EXITs.
• Proven capabilities in communication, customer service, decision-making, flexibility, leadership, problem-solving, team building, and quality assurance.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with integrated database infrastructures in state or public sector agency environments.
• Knowledge of integrated financial management applications and complex application environments.

Additional Details

• Work Schedule: Requires flexibility to work hours between 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM and/or Saturdays (either on a rotation or as part of a regular and on-call work schedule).
• Work Arrangement: Onsite position; telecommuting is not authorized.