Database Administrator
Job ID: 109198
Location: Reston , VA [Remote]
Salary: $52.00 - $54.00 USD Hourly
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Our client is hiring a highly skilled and experienced Database Administrator to join our team. This position involves a significant level of responsibility, including managing database changes across all environments, ensuring data integrity during loads and reloads, and providing on-call support for batch database-related jobs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database administration, particularly with DB2, and a proven track record of maintaining high levels of database performance and security. This is a full-time position that offers the opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of our projects.
Responsibilities:
- Implement database table changes across all environments, including both development and production environments, to meet project requirements.
- Conduct development environment data unloads/reloads as requested, ensuring comprehensive documentation is maintained.
- Provide on-call support for any batch database-related jobs, including troubleshooting and coordinating with operations for job reruns.
- Perform individual table reloads to temporary versions of the requested databases based on previously available backups.
- Create and maintain DB2 table indices to optimize database performance.
- Provide monthly DASD storage metrics based on current production reports to assist in capacity planning and performance tuning.
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with specific experience in DB2 environments.
- Strong understanding of database structure, theories, principles, and practices.
- Ability to manage database changes across multiple environments effectively.
- Experience with data unloads/reloads and the ability to document processes clearly.
- Availability to provide on-call support for batch database-related issues.
- Knowledge of creating and maintaining database indices.
- Ability to provide accurate DASD storage metrics and reports.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn't just a tagline – it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.
Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.
Benefits of Working for GDH:
- Professional Development
- Competitive pay
- Full health insurance
- 401k Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Gym Membership Reimbursement
- Weekly Paycheck & Direct Deposit
- & More!
