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Smart IT Frame LLC · 16 hours ago

Senior Informix DBA (Database Administrator)

Smart IT Frame LLC is a staffing company specializing in IT, healthcare, and professional roles. They are seeking a Senior Informix DBA to join their engineering team, responsible for managing, administering, and optimizing Informix database environments to ensure availability, reliability, performance, and security.

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Gayathri S
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Responsibilities

Configure, administer, and maintain Informix database systems
Manage daily database operations, including backups, restores, and troubleshooting
Perform routine performance tuning and optimization to ensure high availability
Monitor and maintain database health to minimize disruptions
Analyze and resolve complex performance issues related to queries, indexing, and locking
Collaborate with development teams to optimize database design and query performance
Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures
Manage user access, roles, and permissions
Monitor and audit database security practices to ensure compliance
Design and implement backup and disaster recovery strategies
Conduct regular testing of recovery procedures to ensure business continuity
Provide guidance on data replication, high availability, and fault tolerance configurations
Plan and execute Informix upgrades and patching
Ensure system compatibility, stability, and apply fixes as required
Analyze and forecast database storage and capacity requirements
Implement proactive measures to support business growth
Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and recovery plans
Prepare regular reports on database performance, health, and security

Qualification

Informix DBAAdvanced SQLHigh-Availability solutionsDatabase securityPerformance tuningBackupRecoveryDatabase migrationsCapacity planningDocumentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of DBA experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Informix (IDS) experience
Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and multi-platform environments
Strong background in database security, backup, and recovery best practices
Proven expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and advanced DBA tasks
Deep knowledge of Informix architecture, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
Advanced knowledge of SQL and Informix SQL extensions
Experience with database monitoring and diagnostic tools
Knowledge of Informix High Availability Data Replication (HDR)

Preferred

Informix DBA
Advanced SQL (Informix SQL extensions)
High-Availability solutions (Informix HDR)

Company

Smart IT Frame LLC

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Smart IT Frame is a leading NMSDC-certified staffing partner, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey.

H1B Sponsorship

Smart IT Frame LLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (9)
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2022 (8)
2021 (9)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Murali Kulala
Chief Executive Officer
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