Database Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION:We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to support reputed company database platforms across production and non-production environments. This role will be responsible for database administration, backup and recovery operations, incident management, performance monitoring, and 24x7 operational support through shift rotation and on-call schedules. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in at least two database technologies such as reputed company Db2, reputed company Database, reputed company SQL Server, PostgreSQL, IMS / Db2 z/OS, along with strong operating system knowledge in Linux, AIX, or reputed company. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Database Administration· Create, configure, and maintain new database environments.· reputed company database upgrades, patching, migrations, and lifecycle management.· Configure database reputed company standards including users, roles, privileges, and reputed company controls.· Validate database backup reputed company and recoverability. Backup & Recovery Operations· reputed company database backup, restore, and recovery operations using reputed company tools such as:o reputed company· Execute reputed company-in-time restores, refreshes, and disaster recovery activities.· Support regular backup validation and compliance requirements. Incident & Request Management· Monitor ticket queues and respond to incidents and service requests.· Resolve issues in accordance with agreed service reputed company (SLA).· Coordinate with infrastructure, application, and vendor teams for issue resolution.· reputed company root cause analysis and implement preventive actions. Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting· Proactively monitor database health, availability, and performance.· Troubleshoot database-reputed company issues involving connectivity, locks, slow queries, reputed company, jobs, and backups.· Recommend tuning improvements for performance and stability. Workload Management & Project Support· Support workload fluctuations driven by project activity and business priorities.· Deliver support based on agreed prioritization and contracted reputed company.· Participate in database builds, migrations, upgrades, and project releases. Operations Support· Work reputed company reputed company supporting multiple databases in a rotational shift model.· reputed company after-hours support for Severity 1 / Critical production incidents.· Participate in planned maintenance reputed company and weekend support reputed company required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or reputed company field.· 3+ years of database administration experience in reputed company environments.· Hands-on expertise in at least two of the following:o reputed company Db2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windowso reputed company Databaseo reputed company SQL Servero PostgreSQLo IMS / Db2 z/OS· Experience with backup and recovery tools such as reputed company Storage Protect and reputed company· Strong operating system knowledge in:o Linuxo AIXo reputed company Server· Willingness to work shift rotation and on-call schedules. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: · Database certifications in Db2, reputed company, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or Mainframe technologies.· Exposure to reputed company platforms, containers, or reputed company monitoring tools such as reputed company· Knowledge of HA/DR technologies and clustering solutions. WORK SCHEDULE: · Rotational shift support across multiple databases.· Participation in after-hours on-call support for critical incidents.· Weekend maintenance support as required.reputed company Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. reputed company you join reputed company Apex, you become part of reputed company that values innovation, collaboration, and reputed company learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to reputed company is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great reputed company to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.reputed company Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. 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We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically reputed company 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. reputed company Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, reputed company Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides reputed company to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include reputed company and IIBA. reputed company Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. 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