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Summary: We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in Unisys OS 2200 to provide support in a dynamic Federal Government environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with DMS 2200 and RDMS 2200, as well as Unisys COBOL (ACOB/UCOB). The DBA will manage the development, tuning, and maintenance of databases, collaborate with development teams, and provide secondary production support, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
Position Info:
- Title: Unisys ClearPath OS 2200 Database Administrator (DBA)
- Location: Remote
- Client: Federal Government Agency
- Duration: 12+ months contract role
Required Skills:
- Extensive experience as a DBA on Unisys OS 2200, primarily in Database Management System (DMS 2200) and Relational Database Management System (RDMS 2200).
- Knowledge of computer programming, database design, and applicable tools.
- Proficiency in Unisys COBOL, including ACOB and UCOB.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of Meta-Assembler (MASM), Symbolic Stream Generator (SSG), CMplus, and ALN (Access Location Number).
Day-to-Day Job Responsibilities:
- Provide Unisys database administration, design, and development support in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with development teams to modify and optimize database access interfaces.
- Troubleshoot operational or performance problems with databases, including performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Work with management to develop database strategies to meet agency needs.
- Support non-production databases and secondary production database operations.
- Modify schemas, subschemas, and RDMS tables, while maintaining UCOB applications.
- Provide 24/7 on-call support for critical database-related issues.
- Monitor and ensure the completion of operational processes such as incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continual service improvements.
- Prepare technical documentation, and ensure it is accurate and current.
- Apply diagnostic techniques to identify and solve system problems.
- Lead or participate in project activities and process improvements as needed.
- Implement schema changes and coordinate with other Unisys applications within the environment.
- Provide support for database monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning, while collaborating with developers on data cleanup, conversions, upgrades, and other tasks.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, IT, or a related field is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with Unisys OS 2200 and database systems.
Certifications:
- Relevant Unisys or database certifications are preferred but not required.
Work Environment:
- Location: Primarily remote, with possible travel to customer locations as needed.
- Availability: Willingness to provide on-call support as required by the business.
This role provides a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with cutting-edge database technologies while contributing to critical Federal Government operations.