Informix Database Administrator

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator with deep IBM Informix expertise to support enterprise-scale database platforms in on-premises and cloud environments. This role goes beyond traditional DBA responsibilities and requires a hands-on technologist with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a customer-focused mindset. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience administering and optimizing Informix environments while supporting multi-database ecosystems.

Contributions

• Serve as a hands-on DBA with primary responsibility for IBM Informix databases in on-premises and cloud environments, supporting mission-critical production systems
• Perform full lifecycle database administration activities, including performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, data extraction, and patching
• Support Informix-specific high availability and replication technologies (e.g., HDR, RSS, ER)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database performance, stability, and availability issues in 24x7 production environments
• Work extensively in UNIX/Linux environments, including shell scripting (KSH/Bash) for automation and operational tasks
• Design and support infrastructure layout, provisioning, and database deployments across enterprise environments
• Support Informix database migration from on-prem UNIX environment to cloud Linux environment
• Support database workloads in AWS cloud environments, including provisioning, security, monitoring, and operational management
• Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies appropriate to each database platform, including Informix
• Support database security best practices, including encryption, access controls, and compliance requirements
• Plan and participate in disaster recovery exercises, system failover planning, and resilience testing
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, automation scripts, installation procedures, monitoring, and troubleshooting guides
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and customers to ensure database solutions meet performance, reliability, and security requirements
• Contribute to operational improvements, incident reduction, and performance optimization initiatives
• You will contribute to the growth of our AI & Data Exploitation Practice!

Qualifications

Required

• Ability to hold a position of public trust with the U.S. government
• Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2-4 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator supporting enterprise database environments
• Demonstrated on-the-job experience administering IBM Informix databases, including performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high availability
• Experience supporting large-scale, production database environments with high availability and disaster recovery requirements
• Strong command of SQL and database performance tuning techniques
• Advanced knowledge of database security, backup and recovery, and monitoring best practices
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux environments with strong shell scripting skills
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, including AWS, and experience supporting databases in cloud environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

• Experience with additional database platforms such as Oracle, SQL Server, or IBM DB2 for z/OS
• Experience with automation and scripting using Python, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Familiarity with database sharding concepts and distributed database architectures
• Experience supporting database patching methodologies, including zero-downtime upgrades
• Experience with database monitoring tools and enterprise observability platforms
• Certifications related to IBM Informix or other enterprise database platforms
• Experience working in a DevSecOps environment using CI/CD best practices
• Experience applying SRE practices with a focus on automation, reliability, monitoring, and continuous improvement

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $135,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk's total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

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