Database Administrator

$87,360 - $97,760/Yr

Stefanini - Draper, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Draper, UT

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Stefanini Group is hiring a Database Administrator (Sybase/DB2) for their Draper, UT location, which is 100% onsite. The role involves performing Database Administration Operational Support activities as part of the Firm's Technology Services Operations Team. The successful candidate will provide production support for various database systems including Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Sybase IQ, UDB DB2, and others, ensuring the smooth operation of the database infrastructure globally. This includes supporting hardware such as Sun and Dell servers, and maintaining an existing local and global database infrastructure through implementation, operational support, and periodic upgrades. The Database Administrator will continually evaluate the operations of the environment, assisting in the optimization and delivery of server infrastructure. Responsibilities include scheduling maintenance jobs using Autosys, performing root cause analysis on system failures, and providing remediation solutions. The role requires effective communication and coordination with application support and other IT support teams to ensure timely responses for critical requests. Daily monitoring of the database infrastructure for health checks, application alerts, and replication alerts is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the Database Administrator will be involved in business continuity plan tests across all regions related to the database infrastructure, adhere to company change management requirements, and create policies and procedures for regular operational activities. The role also includes managing small project initiatives within the database team, organizing database training sessions, and performing basic file system administration tasks using Red Hat Enterprise Linux utilities. This position requires a flexible schedule, including weekend shifts, and strong interpersonal skills to interact with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform Database Administration Operational Support activities as part of the Firm's Technology Services Operations Team.
• Provide production support for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Sybase IQ, UDB DB2, and other database systems globally.
• Administer and maintain an existing local/global Database infrastructure including implementation, operational support, and periodic upgrades.
• Evaluate the operations of the environment and assist in the optimization and delivery of server infrastructure.
• Schedule maintenance jobs using Autosys.
• Perform root cause analysis on system failures and incidents and provide remediation solutions.
• Communicate and coordinate with application support and other IT support teams for critical requests.
• Monitor Database infrastructure for Healthcheck, Application, and Replication Alerts.
• Responsible for Provisioning activities, User requests, and Resolution alerts.
• Involve in Business Continuity plan tests across all regions related to Database infrastructure.
• Adhere to company change management requirements and procedures.
• Create policies and procedures for regular operational activities.
• Manage small project initiatives within the Database team across large portions of the enterprise.
• Organize Database Trainings locally and globally for Database Team.
• Perform basic file system administration tasks using Red Hat Enterprise Linux utilities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Database Administration or a related role.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong experience in UDB/DB2 database administration, maintenance, and implementation in a complex system environment.
• Extensive exposure to DB2 Replication including SQL Rep and Q replication.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery).
• Strong knowledge of DB2 Version upgrades and DB2 Builds.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 Transportable Tablespaces.
• Strong experience in Sybase database administration, maintenance, and implementation in a complex system environment.
• Strong Sybase Replication experience (Replication Server 15.x, 12.x) and knowledge on Distributed Database Management System.
• Strong working knowledge on DBA tasks, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• IT experience with a solid understanding of Banking, Retail, healthcare, and Insurance domains.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in job scheduler bash; Autosys, cron jobs, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with global teams.
• Ability to work and effectively prioritize in a highly dynamic work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $42 - $47 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a global company with a diverse client base.
• Potential for bonuses or other incentives based on performance.