Job ID:MNSITE-2084 (90090513)
Informix DBA with Linux experience
Location: St Paul MN (MNIT)
Duration: 6 months
Visa: any
Attachments: RTR, Skillset
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
-Five (5) years’ experience in Database Administration role(s)
-Two (2) engagements, within the last five (5) years and lasting at least six (6) months each, in Database Administration roles using Informix 11.5 with Unix operating system
-One (1) engagement in a Database Administration role using Informix 14.10 with Linux operating system
-Certified in Informix Database Administration or Informix System Administration
Desired Skills
-Excellent knowledge of Informix relational database management system
-Detail-oriented and excellent concentration ability
-An analytical mindset and critical thinking
-Demonstrable ability to discover and resolve database-related problems
-Strong communication and documentation skills
-Excellent knowledge transfer skills
Sample Tasks
-Develop a detailed work plan including dependencies for Informix database upgrade and data migration
-Determine and set up configuration values and sizes (e.g., blobspace, dbspace, logical and physical logs)
-Set-up and configure dev/test/prod database server environment variables and paths
-Install Informix
-Create new database
-Determine registry and file settings
-Determine Informix data migration approach and strategy
-Work with State to execute and validate data migrations
-Determine archive/backup and recovery strategy
-Evaluate and research Informix embedded scripting compatibility with RHEL
-Execute database performance testing and tuning
-Prepare and execute test plans
-Mitigate risks and issues
-Work with State staff including server and database administrators and development team
-Provide knowledge transfer to State staff
-Perform other related duties as assigned