Database Administrator

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator (DB2 for z/OS / Mainframe DBA)

Location: Tallahassee, Florida — Onsite

Experience: 12+ years of combined database administration experience

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have advanced experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS, including database upgrades, catalog maintenance, subsystem recovery, performance monitoring, and application integration. Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, mainframe technologies, and enterprise database environments is also required.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily database administration, operational support, monitoring, and maintenance.

Design, develop, implement, and maintain database structures, schemas, and data architecture.

Administer and optimize IBM DB2 for z/OS databases.

Perform DB2 subsystem upgrades, catalog maintenance, and point-in-time recovery.

Monitor database performance and troubleshoot complex database issues.

Conduct SQL code reviews and optimize database queries.

Support Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database environments.

Develop and maintain database administration procedures, standards, and technical documentation.

Support disaster recovery planning, infrastructure changes, and verification testing.

Work with mainframe technologies, including JCL, COBOL, CICS, ISPF, RACF, and z/OS utilities.

Support database integration with enterprise applications and infrastructure.

Assist in training and mentoring technical staff.

Ensure database security and compliance with applicable FDOT and state technology standards.

Required Technical Skills

IBM DB2 for z/OS database administration

DB2 performance tuning, monitoring, upgrades, catalog maintenance, and recovery

Mainframe z/OS environment

JCL and COBOL

CICS, ISPF, RACF, and mainframe utilities

Database performance management and troubleshooting

Oracle Database Administration

Microsoft SQL Server administration

SQL code review and optimization

Disaster recovery and infrastructure change management

Preferred Skills

CA GEN model management and application support

ASG Scheduler

IBI z/OS service support

AFOPER commands, IOF, BJS, and z/OS exits

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Integration Services (SSIS)

Windows Server and Azure

GIS database experience

FDOT integrated database infrastructure

FDOT Financial Management applications

Work Requirements

Onsite work in Tallahassee, Florida; telecommuting is not authorized.

Flexibility to work between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, including Saturdays or on-call rotations as required.

Strong communication, troubleshooting, documentation, teamwork, and mentoring skills.