Database Administrator C. Advanced (RFQ) - Hybrid Tallahassee, FL

4 Scope of Services

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 the Department’s needs and meets Department
and Agency for State Technology (AST) security standards.

5 Education

Bachelor’s Degree in
Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent
work experience.

6 Experience

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

1. DB2 for z/OS

2. SQL Server 2008R2,
2012

2. Oracle 10g and
above

3.
Experience with the FDOT integrated database infrastructure is a plus.

4.
Knowledge of the FDOT Financial Management applications is a plus.

5.
Knowledge of the FDOT integrated application environment is a plus

7 Primary Job Duties/
Tasks

This resource will
primarily be tasked with performing Database (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, GIS)
planning and operational activities including, but not limited to the
following:

1. Daily operational
and database administration activities

2. Plan, design,
implement, support for database structures

3. Conduct database
performance monitoring and tuning

4. Develop and
maintain database administration procedures and documentation

5. Perform SQL Code
reviews

6. Assist with
training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required
to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

8 Job Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

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

1.       Advanced knowledge of DB2 for
z/OS application integration, performance management and data base
administration

2.       Advanced knowledge of upgrading
DB2 for z/OS

3.       Advanced knowledge of DB2 for
z/OS catalog maintenance

4.       Advanced knowledge of DB2 for
z/OS sub -system point in time recovery

5.       Advanced knowledge of JCL

6.       In depth knowledge of the z/OS
integrated platform

7.       In depth knowledge of CA GEN
model management and application object support

8.       In depth knowledge of ISPF

9.       In depth knowledge of the ASG
Scheduler

10.   In depth knowledge of COBOL

11.   In depth knowledge of the use
and interpretation of DB2 for z/OS database monitoring tools

12.   In depth knowledge of the use
and interpretation of z/OS software monitoring tools

13.   In depth knowledge of technical
infrastructure implementation planning and coordinating 

14.   Solid working knowledge of z/OS
started task creation and management

15.   Solid working knowledge of IBI
z/OS service support

16.   Solid working knowledge of
AFOPER commands

17.   Solid working knowledge of RACF

18.   Solid working knowledge of CICS

19.   Solid working knowledge of IOF

20.   Solid working knowledge of the
technical requirements of Disaster Recovery

21.   Solid working knowledge of
Oracle application integration, performance management and data base
administration

22.   Solid working knowledge of MSSQL
application integration, performance management and data base administration

23.   Solid working knowledge of
verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management

24.   Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs

25.   Working knowledge of BJS

26.   Working knowledge of Windows
Servers

27.   Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS,
SSIS

28.   Working knowledge of Azure

9 General Knowledge
Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Decision Making: Makes sound, well -informed, and objective
decisions.

4. 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.

5. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding,
and politeness to others.

6. Leadership: Motivates, encourages, and challenges others.
Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.

7. Problem Solving: Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound
judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make
recommendations as accordingly.

8. Team Building: Encourages, inspires, and guides others
toward accomplishing the common goal.

9. 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.