Database Administrator

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Database Administrator for a CONTRACT assignment with a premier Financial Services client in Salt Lake City, UT
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• Perform Database Administration Support.
• Provide production support for Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Sybase IQ, UDB DB2, Sybase Replication, Postgres, Hadoop, MSSQL, MongoDB, Oracle database infrastructure globally.
• Continuously evaluate environment operations and assist in 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 to provide timely responses for critical requests.
• Perform daily monitoring of database infrastructure and alerts.
• Responsible for provisioning activities, user requests, and involvement 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 including datacenter migrations and end‑of‑life database software and hardware.

• 5 years of experience in a database administration role or a related area.
• Supporting the following platforms:
  Red Hat Enterprise Linux v5/6/7/8.
• Strong experience in database administration, maintenance, implementation, migration, and upgrade in a complex system environment.
• Extensive exposure to Sybase ASE, IQ & Replication (v16.x, v15.x, v12.x) database administration under Linux platform.
• Strong knowledge of UDB/DB2 including HADR, DB2 database design, development and maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge on DBA tasks, troubleshooting, and analytical skills. IT experience with solid understanding of banking domains and its processes.
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with global teams.
• Knowledge in job scheduler, bash;
  Autosys, cron jobs, etc.

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities.

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