Informix Database Administrator

Job Description Informix DB Admin

Technology : Informix DB; Advantage to have knowledge on one or more DB technologies like postgres,DB2,MsSql,Oracle,Couchbase

Function: IT Operations and Support → Database Admin

• The Informix Database Administrator will be primarily experienced in Informix RDBMS with basic knowledge of Cloud concepts.
• They'll be involved in the administration of databases providing end to end support.
• Should have clear idea on industry SO practices like support release, incident, problem, DR drill and business continuity management.
• Should be able to patch, upgrade, and comply with audit controls.
• Should continuously improve database service quality to ensure stability and high availability.
• Should have knowledge on SSL and good to knowledge on BCV storage solution.
• Should be able to provide on-call support.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support for production, development, and test databases.
• Be responsible for standard database administration duties: including, but not limited to, installation, patching, and change migration, monitoring, backup, and recovery.
• Build, upgrade, migrate, and maintain databases.
• Support patching and upgrades of Servers, databases, and appliances.
• Support disaster recovery events.
• Support Incident and Problem Management.
• Experienced with Informix failover and switchover concepts.
• Expertise in handling performance issues.
• Provides Informix database administration support for all lines of business applications and infrastructure applications.
• Provide technical support and coordination for core infrastructure components including platform, storage, backup, middleware and to a small extent on network as well.
• Communicate effectively with DBA team members, developers, and management.
• Responsible for maintaining services to agreed Service Levels through effective management and communication with all parties.
• Responsible for alerting the Leadership team, Service managers, and Business of any issues that impact production or result in reduced resilience during a production period.
• Is involved in the maintenance and regular testing of tier 0 disaster recovery plans.
• Ensuring that system failures are contained and resolved with minimum business impact and that steps are taken to manage failures in IT delivery.
• To join the Incident Management team during major incidents.
• To ensure timely preparation of ad-hoc reports as requested by management.
• Oversee changes to ensure minimal disruption and compliance with change processes.
• Provide timely participation in follow-up problem focus groups.