Net2Source (N2S) · 12 hours ago
Senior Informix DBA (Database Administrator)
Bethesda, MD
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$65/hr - $80/hr
10+ years expNet2Source (N2S) is seeking a Senior Informix DBA to join their engineering team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in managing, administering, and optimizing Informix databases, ensuring their availability, reliability, and security while providing leadership in database management and strategic planning.
B2BDeliveryHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Hiring Manager
Vimal Khandelwal
Responsibilities
Configure, and maintain Informix database systems
Manage day-to-day operations, including backups, restores, and troubleshooting
Perform routine database performance tuning and optimization to ensure high availability and performance
Monitor and maintain database health, ensuring high uptime and minimal disruption
Analyze and resolve complex database performance issues, including indexing, queries, and locking
Work with development teams to optimize queries and database design for performance
Use diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures
Manage user access, roles, and permissions to ensure proper database security and compliance
Regularly monitor and audit database security practices
Design and implement robust backup and disaster recovery strategies
Perform regular testing of backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity
Provide guidance for data replication, high availability, and fault tolerance configurations
Plan and execute Informix database upgrades and patching
Ensure compatibility and stability after updates and apply fixes as needed
Analyze and forecast database storage and capacity needs
Implement proactive measures to ensure sufficient database resources as business needs grow
Create and maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and recovery plans
Prepare regular reports on database performance, health, and security status
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of experience as a DBA, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience working specifically with Informix databases (IDS)
Experience with database migrations, upgrades, and multi-platform database environments
Strong experience with database security, backup, and recovery best practices
Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and advanced database administration tasks
Expertise in Informix database architecture, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
Advanced knowledge of SQL, and Informix SQL extensions
Familiarity with database monitoring tools and diagnostic utilities
Knowledge of high-availability solutions such as Informix High Availability Data Replication (HDR)
Preferred
Experience with scripting languages (Shell, Python, or similar) for automation and task management
Company
Net2Source (N2S)
Net2Source (N2S) is a Minority owned global workforce solutions company recognized by SIA as the largest and fastest-growing Total Talent Solutions provider with a presence in 34 countries and in-house Glo-Cal (global and local) teams to support our clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ashish Garg
Founder & CEO
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