Informix Database / System Administrator - Remote

PEOPLECORP AMERICA; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for an experienced Informix Database / System Administrator to join their team. The role involves extensive database administration tasks, including upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience with Informix databases and relevant certifications, ensuring they can effectively manage and optimize database environments. This opportunity offers a chance to work closely with state staff and contribute to critical database projects.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in Database Administration roles.
• Two engagements of at least six months each using Informix 11.5 and Unix.
• One engagement using Informix 14.10 with Linux.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed work plan for Informix database upgrade and data migration.
• Configure database server environment and install Informix.
• Execute database performance testing and tuning.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Certification in Informix Database Administration

Certification in Informix System Administration

Job description

Informix Database / System Administrator - Remote

Saint Paul, MN, United States . PCMAN2084

Saint Paul, MN

6+ Months

Job Description
Our Direct Client is seeking an experienced, full-time, on-site, dedicated Candidate, with skills and expertise as described in below requirement.

Responsibilities
• Develop a detailed work plan including dependencies for Informix database upgrade and data migration
• Determine and set up configuration values and sizes (e.g., blobspace, dbspace, logical and physical logs)
• Set-up and configure dev/test/prod database server environment variables and paths
• Install Informix
• Create new database
• Determine registry and file settings
• Determine Informix data migration approach and strategy
• Work with State to execute and validate data migrations
• Determine archive/backup and recovery strategy
• Evaluate and research Informix embedded scripting compatibility with RHEL
• Execute database performance testing and tuning
• Prepare and execute test plans
• Mitigate risks and issues
• Work with State staff including server and database administrators and development team
• Provide knowledge transfer to State staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
• Five (5) years’ experience in Database Administration role(s)
• Two (2) engagements, within the last five (5) years and lasting at least six (6) months each, in Database Administration roles using Informix 11.5 with Unix operating system
• One (1) engagement in a Database Administration role using Informix 14.10 with Linux operating system
• Certified in Informix Database Administration or Informix System Administration

Desired Skills
• Excellent knowledge of Informix relational database management system
• Detail-oriented and excellent concentration ability
• An analytical mindset and critical thinking
• Demonstrable ability to discover and resolve database-related problems
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Excellent knowledge transfer skills

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