Database Administrator

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Tallahassee FL (Onsite) Need local.

Duration: 12 months Contract

Job Description:

Scope of Services:

Background: As a result of the Departments efforts to reengineer and modernize core financial systems there has been over 1500 computing assets identified as performing some level of financial planning analysis and management functionality that are impacted by the State of Floridas accounting system. The Florida Planning Accounting and Ledger Management (PALM) project is a multiyear endeavor to replace the State of Floridas accounting and cash management systems with a modern financial management solution. The Florida PALM Project is targeted to replace Central Payroll and Departmental FLAIR functionality with golive scheduled for January 6 2026. 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 industry security standards.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or another related field. Or equivalent work experience.

Required Experience:

The candidate must have skill and 15 years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:

• DB2 for z/OS
• SQL Server 2008R2 2012
• Oracle 10g and above
• Experience with integrated database infrastructure a plus.
• Knowledge of Financial Management applications a plus.
• Knowledge of integrated application environment a plus

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks:

This resource will primarily be tasked with performing Database (SQL Server Oracle GIS) planning and operational activities including but not limited to the following:

• Daily operational and database administration activities
• Plan design implement support for database structures
• 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 This resource may also be required to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

Job Specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:

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 subsystem 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):

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:

• 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.
• 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.
• Decision Making: Makes sound wellinformed and objective decisions.
• 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.
• 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 sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions and make recommendations as accordingly.
• Team Building: Encourages inspires and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal.
• 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.