MicroHealth is seeking a skilled Sr. Database Solutions Architect (IBM DB2 to support our client in Vienna VA. This is a remote position with potential travel to client sites in Rockville MD and Albuquerque NM.
*This is a Planned position.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Defines infrastructure for design and integration of internet computing systems by analyzing information requirements studying business operations and userinterface requirements and directing development of physical database.
Determines platform architecture technology and tools.
Optimizes and tunes database performance utilizing advanced monitoring tools query tuning techniques database and operating system parameter adjustments hardware recommendations and other operational enhancements
Provides metrics on database performance
Ensures all optimizations and parameter adjustments are documented and communicated across the team to ensure common settings across multiple productions and test environments
Identifies performance improvements and works with local and remote development staff to implement and test those recommendations
Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance.
Interacts with other IT staff to recommend and enforce database standards ensure compliance and the security of the database environments
Supports & troubleshoots the operation of database systems including patching event monitoring incident management backup & recovery and other forms of remedial & preventative maintenance
Works with IT Staff and stakeholders to identify requirements for database repositories & systems in support of projects initiatives and operational improvements
Demonstrate database technical functionality such as performance security and reliability
Leads plans and executes projects small initiatives and/or crossfunctional teams
Manages high risk high profile tight schedule and complex outcomes with composure
Design database applications such as interfaces data transfer mechanisms global temporary tables data partitions and functionbased indexes to enable efficient access of the generic database structure
Breaks down barriers to progress & motivates less experienced members of the team to action
SKILLS:
Evidence of ability to act largely independently on complex tasks and wideranging initiatives using a broad exposure and professional understanding of the database administration discipline
Exhibits advanced knowledge on database technologies operating systems best practices and industry trends including database design configuration tuning and support
Prior work experience showing broad expertise or unique knowledge working as a database administrator or equivalent planning designing implementing maintaining and optimizing database systems
Excellent track record showing ability to develop relationships and formal and informal networks to influence coordinate and communicate
Advanced knowledge SQL and DB2
Has ability to analyze complex situations alternatives designs architectures risks data and systems
Industry certification in SQL Server (preferred) Oracle SQL or other relevant database administration achievements strongly preferred
Excellent organizational skills including: leading initiatives and modest projects; a facility to handle multipletasks and deliverables simultaneously; a track record of exercising independent judgment appropriately; and the ability to quickly understand and execute complex assignments when working on high profile outcomes with inherent risk
Solid oral/written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to: anticipate influence & adapt to a wide range of audiences; cultivate relationships and leverage organizational understanding to facilitate decision making and buyin
A history that illustrates flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and shows the ability to recognize need for change
Excellent track record of being capable of working with significant uncertainty resistance barriers issues and challenges; converting uncertainty into quantifiable impact risk and mitigating actions
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Tools: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio Advanced Text Editor SQL
Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field
Required: 10 years of SQL and DB2 experience
Preferred: Microsoft SQL Server database certifications NoSQL experience Graph DB experience
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