Informix Database Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator with deep IBM Informix expertise to support enterprise-scale database platforms in on-premises and cloud environments. This role goes beyond traditional DBA responsibilities and requires a hands-on technologist with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a customer-focused mindset. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience administering and optimizing Informix environments while supporting multi-database ecosystems.

• Serve as a hands-on DBA with primary responsibility for IBM Informix databases in on-premises and cloud environments, supporting mission-critical production systems
• Perform full lifecycle database administration activities, including performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, data extraction, and patching
• Support Informix-specific high availability and replication technologies (e.g., HDR, RSS, ER)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance, stability, and availability issues in 24x7 production environments
• Work extensively in UNIX/Linux environments, including shell scripting (KSH/Bash) for automation and operational tasks
• Design and support infrastructure layout, provisioning, and database deployments across enterprise environments
• Support Informix database migration from on-prem UNIX environment to cloud Linux environment
• Support database workloads in AWS cloud environments, including provisioning, security, monitoring, and operational management
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies appropriate to each database platform, including Informix
• Support database security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements
• Plan and participate in disaster recovery exercises, system failover planning, and resilience testing
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, automation scripts, installation procedures, monitoring, and troubleshooting guides
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and customers to ensure database solutions meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
• Contribute to operational improvements, incident reduction, and performance optimization initiatives
• You will contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice!

• Required –
• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the U.S. government
• Bachelor’s degree and at least five (5) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator supporting enterprise database environments
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience administering IBM Informix databases, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high availability
• Experience supporting large-scale, production database environments with high availability and disaster recovery requirements
• Strong command of SQL and database performance tuning techniques
• Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and monitoring best practices
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments with strong shell scripting skills
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, including AWS, and experience supporting databases in cloud environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Experience with additional database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, or IBM DB2 for z/OS
• Experience with automation and scripting using Python, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Familiarity with database sharding concepts and distributed database architectures
• Experience supporting database patching methodologies, including zero-downtime upgrades
• Experience with database monitoring tools and enterprise observability platforms
• Certifications related to IBM Informix or other enterprise database platforms
• Experience working in a Dev Sec Ops  environment using CI/CD best practices
• Experience applying SRE practices with a focus on automation, reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement

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