UniVerse Database Administrator (On-Site)

Snap-on - Libertyville, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Libertyville, IL

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The UniVerse Database Administrator role involves hands-on administration and tuning of UniVerse and other in-production databases. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting applications that interface with core Credit systems, as well as managing the transfer of system files within Snap-on Credit and external partners. The role requires collaboration with a team to ensure effective database management and support across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring, support, and productivity enhancements for in-house encrypted UniVerse Databases running on Linux platforms in multiple geographies.
• Perform UniVerse database upgrades and conversions as required.
• Manage database history files to facilitate application development testing.
• Participate in system conversion activities with Veeam backup/restore and file transfer platforms.
• Install, configure, and manage multiple instances of IBM MQ and GoAnywhere MFT across multiple geographies, utilizing SFTP, API calls, and other standard transfer protocols.
• Manage and administer interface products on multiple OS platforms.
• Assist in integrating and updating UniVerse systems in Development and Test environments.
• Troubleshoot problems on systems of ownership, including business applications, hardware and software solutions.
• Supplement UNIX Administrator with performance analysis, security, monitoring, and upgrades of Linux environments.
• Assist in disaster recovery/business continuity design and testing with replicated production data.
• Assist in servers and PURE storage provisioning and administration.

Requirements

• Four-year degree majoring in Engineering or Computer Science or 4+ years' experience working as Database Administrator.
• Two years' experience installing and supporting UniVerse Database Systems is a plus.
• Broad system administration background, strong UNIX skills and familiarity with Windows and Linux.
• Strong TCP-IP, DNS, and networking skills are required in addition to knowledge of SSH certificates, GPG and PGP encryption, FIPS 140-2, AES, SFTP, SCP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, and RSYNC.
• Proven project management skills: ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with client/server technology, preferably with a PICK UniVerse/UniData environment.