Data Base Administrator

HonorVet Technologies is a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn’t a tagline; it’s the way we work. We don’t forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there’s a fit worth exploring. 

Job Title: Data Base Administrator
Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Onsite – Local candidates only)
Duration: 6 Months Contract
Schedule: Onsite role, weekend work required

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to provide production support and administration for enterprise database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise with Sybase ASE/IQ/Replication, DB2, and Linux, along with experience supporting large-scale, mission-critical database infrastructure in a complex enterprise environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide production support for enterprise database platforms including Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, Sybase Replication, DB2, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle, and Hadoop
Perform database administration, maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and implementation activities
Monitor database environments, alerts, and overall infrastructure health daily
Troubleshoot database issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement remediation solutions
Schedule and manage automated maintenance jobs using Autosys, cron, and bash scripting
Handle provisioning activities, user requests, and database access management
Support business continuity and disaster recovery testing across multiple regions
Collaborate with application support and global IT teams to resolve critical incidents
Follow change management procedures and develop operational documentation
Participate in infrastructure projects including data center migrations and end-of-life upgrades

Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years of Database Administration experience in enterprise environments
Strong experience supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL 5/6/7/8)
Extensive hands-on experience with:
Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, and Sybase Replication (v12.x/v15.x/v16.x).
IBM DB2 / UDB DB2, including HADR.
Experience with database design, implementation, maintenance, migration, and upgrades.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in production support environments.
Experience with job schedulers and scripting (Autosys, cron, bash).
Exposure to PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, Oracle, and Hadoop is a plus.
Banking or financial services domain experience preferred.
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with global teams.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise database infrastructure.
Familiarity with change management and operational best practices.