Universe DB Admin

Job Description
UniVerse DB Admin

Location: Chicago-Area - Hybrid

Position Description: Hands-on administration and tuning of UniVerse and other in-production databases. Develop, implement, and support applications that interface with core systems. Part of a team that is responsible for the transfer of all system files within the Client's database, to/from corporate systems, and external vendors and partners. Responsible for cross-platform printing, file sharing, and security. Some light travel is possible.

Requirements

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide monitoring, support, and productivity enhancements for in-house encrypted UniVerse Databases running on Linux platforms in multiple geographies

• Perform UniVerse database upgrades and conversions as required

• Manage database history files to facilitate application development testing

• Participate in system conversion activities with Veeam backup/restore and file transfer platforms

• Install, configure, and manage multiple instances of IBM MQ and GoAnywhere MFT across multiple geographies, utilizing SFTP, API calls, and other standard transfer protocols

• Manage and administer interface products on multiple OS platforms

• Assist in integrating and updating UniVerse systems in Development and Test environments

• Troubleshoot problems on systems of ownership, including business applications, hardware and software solutions

• Supplement UNIX Administrator with performance analysis, security, monitoring, and upgrades of Linux environments

• Assist in disaster recovery/business continuity design and testing with replicated production data

• Assist in servers and PURE storage provisioning and administration

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years' experience installing and supporting UniVerse Database Systems a plus

• Four-year degree majoring in Engineering or Computer Science or 4+ years' experience working as Database Administrator

• Broad system administration background, strong UNIX skills and familiarity with Windows, and Linux

• Strong TCP-IP, DNS, and networking skills are required in addition to knowledge of SSH certificates, GPG and PGP encryption, FIPS 140-2, AES, SFTP, SCP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, and RSYNC

• Proven project management skills: ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Effective communication, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills

• Experience with client/server technology, preferably with a PICK UniVerse/UniData environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required working hours are approximately 8 to 5 Monday - Friday. Some after hours (early morning / evenings and Saturdays) work may be required during the week and on weekends to accomplish work within critical deadlines. The environment will be intense and fast paced.