Lead Informatica Administrator

Lead Informatica Administrator

Can you be responsible for the daily operations of supporting Informatica environments, both on premises and in the cloud. Do you have experience scheduling services and assisting staff with technical services? If so, this Lead Technical Administrator position could be a fit for you!

Who We Are: With Farm Bureau Financial Services, our client/members can feel confident knowing their family, home, cars and other property are protected. We value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive.

What You'll Do: As a Lead Informatica Administrator, you will ensure the platform's optimal performance, availability, and security. Below is a detailed job description for an Informatica Admin managing both on-premises and cloud platforms:

• Installation & Configuration:

• • Install and configure Informatica products, including PowerCenter, Informatica Cloud (IICS), Data Quality (IDQ), MDM, and others, on both on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Set up and manage environments for development, testing, and production.

• Administration & Maintenance:

• • Monitor system health, performance, and resource utilization.
  • Manage Informatica services, including upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.
  • Automate administrative tasks such as backups, monitoring, and log management.
  • Apply security patches and fixes to ensure the system complies with security standards.

• User & Security Management:
  • Manage user access, roles, and privileges in accordance with corporate policies.
  • Implement and maintain security policies, including authentication (LDAP/AD) and encryption.
  • Handle data security protocols, ensuring data privacy and compliance with regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.).

• Environment Monitoring & Troubleshooting:

• • Monitor job schedules, log files, and error reports for potential issues.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any system issues, data load failures, or performance bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with support teams, Informatica support, and other vendors as needed to resolve complex issues.
  • Accountable for assigned production systems and troubleshoot complex problems to ensure timely resolution.

• Cloud Platform Support:

• • Manage and configure Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), including data integration, application integration, and API management.
  • Ensure the hybrid connectivity between on-premises and cloud platforms is operational and optimized.
  • Provide guidance and best practices for cloud data integration, migration, and governance.

• Backup & Recovery:

• • Develop and maintain a robust backup and recovery strategy for Informatica environments.
  • Test and verify the integrity of backups regularly.
  • Restore systems and data as needed, ensuring minimal downtime.

• Performance Tuning & Optimization:

• • Monitor and tune the performance of ETL jobs, data loads, and data processing operations.
  • Optimize server performance, memory usage, and system configurations to enhance efficiency.
  • Analyze workflows and jobs for bottlenecks and implement performance improvements.

• Collaboration & Support:

• • Work closely with ETL developers, data architects, directors, and other IT teams to ensure seamless data integration processes.
  • Provide technical support and training to users and teams working with Informatica platforms.
  • Create and maintain documentation of environment configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guidelines.
  • Provide 24-hour on call support for infrastructure to support business service levels.

• Upgrades & Migration:

• • Plan and execute upgrades of Informatica products (both on-prem and cloud versions).
  • Manage the migration of on-prem Informatica environments to cloud platforms, ensuring data consistency and minimal disruption.

• Compliance & Reporting:

• • Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements regarding data handling, privacy, and security.

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