Database Administrator

Cogent Infotech Pvt. Ltd.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Infotech is seeking a Database Administrator for an onsite 8-month role in Tallahassee, FL. The position focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing database schemas and warehousing across multiple platforms to meet department and AST security standards.

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 12 years in database administration across DB2, SQL Server, and Oracle, plus strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, RACF, and COBOL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field.
• Or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Daily operational and database administration activities
• 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

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

SQL Server

Oracle

CICS

JCL

RACF

CA GEN

ISPF

z/OS

SSMS

SSRS

SSIS

Azure

Education

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

Or equivalent work experience

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

DB2

z/OS

JCL

Job description

At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting‑edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.

Job Title : Database Administrator

Duration : 8 Months

Onsite Role

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 12 years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:

• 2. SQL Server 2008R2, 2012
• 2. Oracle 10g and above
• 3. Experience with the integrated database infrastructure is a plus.
• 4. Knowledge of the Financial Management applications is a plus.
• 5. Knowledge of the 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:

• 1. Daily operational and database administration activities
• 3. Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning
• 4. Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation
• 5. Perform SQL Code reviews
• 6. 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)

• 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

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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 the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply

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