What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at GDH?
Job Description:
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:
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:
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law
requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or
employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation
or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.
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!
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law
requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or
employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation
or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.
Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.
