Database Administrator - hybrid Tallahassee, FL

Novalink Solutions LLC; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novalink Solutions LLC is seeking a Database Administrator for FDOT to design, implement, and optimize database schemas across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance with AST security standards. The role emphasizes operational DBAs, performance tuning, and cross-platform data architecture.

Responsibilities include daily DB administration, developing procedures, mentoring staff, and collaborating on data warehousing initiatives with strong DB2 z/OS, Oracle, and MSSQL expertise required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficient with DB2 for z/OS, SQL Server, Oracle; multi-platform experience.
• Experience with FDOT integrated database infrastructure and AST security standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily operational and database administration activities.
• Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation.
• Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff; may perform other database or infrastructure activities.

Skills

DB2 z/OS knowledge

JCL

COBOL

CICS

RACF

z/OS platform knowledge

Oracle

MSSQL

SSMS/SSRS/SSIS

Windows Server

Azure

Data warehousing design

SQL Server 2008R2/2012

Oracle 10g+

Education

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

Tools

DB2 for z/OS

CA GEN

ISPF

IBIz/OS

AFOPER commands

z/OS monitoring tools

RACF monitoring tools

SSMS/SSRS/SSIS tools

Oracle tools

MSSQL tools

Job description

• Actual Job Title PR1046698-R213534 - FDOT Job 1440 Database Administrator, C. Advanced (RFQ)
• Job Type FT Contract
• State/Province Florida
• Country United States
• Number of Positions 1

Job Description

Scope of Services

The DBA team isresponsible for ensuring the application and processing architectures, datadictionaries, and database schemas meet the department standards for datarequirements. The candidate in this position will be responsible forassisting in the design, development, amendments and optimization of theschema to meet system(s) requirements. The candidate must be able tounderstand and demonstrate the ability to develop database and warehousingdesign across multiple platforms and computing environments. The candidatemust be able to work as part of a team to assist in developing an overalldata architecture that supports the Department’s needs and meets Departmentand Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree inComputer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalentwork experience.

Experience

• SQL Server 2008R2,2012
• Oracle 10g andabove
• 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

Primary Job Duties/Tasks

• Daily operationaland database administration activities
• Conduct databaseperformance monitoring and tuning
• Develop andmaintain database administration procedures and documentation
• Assist withtraining/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be requiredto perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Advanced knowledge of DB2 forz/OS application integration, performance management and data baseadministration
• Advanced knowledge of upgradingDB2 for z/OS
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 forz/OS catalog maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 forz/OS sub-system point in time recovery
• Advanced knowledge of JCL
• In depth knowledge of the z/OSintegrated platform
• In depth knowledge of CA GENmodel management and application object support
• In depth knowledge of ISPF
• In depth knowledge of the ASGScheduler
• In depth knowledge of COBOL
• In depth knowledge of the useand interpretation of DB2 for z/OS database monitoring tools
• In depth knowledge of the useand interpretation of z/OS software monitoring toolsIn depth knowledge of technicalinfrastructure implementation planning and coordinating
• Solid working knowledge of z/OSstarted task creation and management
• Solid working knowledge of IBIz/OS service support
• Solid working knowledge ofAFOPER commands
• Solid working knowledge of RACF
• Solid working knowledge of CICS
• Solid working knowledge of IOF
• Solid working knowledge of thetechnical requirements of Disaster Recovery
• Solid working knowledge ofOracle application integration, performance management and data baseadministration
• Solid working knowledge of MSSQLapplication 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 WindowsServers
• Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS,SSIS
• Working knowledge of Azure

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Communication: Have the ability to clearly conveyinformation, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups ina wide variety of settings (i.e.; project team meetings, managementpresentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and processinformation provided by others.
• Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e.;business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of thecustomer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations orresolve a problem.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objectivedecisions.
• Flexibility: Is open to change, new processes (or processimprovement), and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response tonew information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability toreceive and give constructive criticism, and maintain effective workrelationships with others.
• Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding,and politeness to others.
• Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others.Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.
• Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use soundjudgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and makerecommendations as accordingly.
• Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides otherstoward accomplishing the common goal.
• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques andtools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies,techniques, and tools into practice.