Senior Database Engineer

Overview

Senior Database Infrastructure Engineers provides engineering services and operational support associated with KofC’s Database platforms across the enterprise.   Responsible for building, deploying, documenting, and maintaining functional, optimized, secure and highly recoverable Database Management Systems in all environments.

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Core Responsibilities

• Full Life Cycle Administration Primary skills DB2 Z/OS, DB2 LUW Secondary skills SQL Server and Snowflake
• Capable of leading DB2 Z/OS AND DB2 LUW projects
• Recommends, installs, configures, monitors, and maintains Database Management Systems both on-premises and in the cloud
• Enforces Data Governance Policies including database transaction and security audits
• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
• Provides Database Administration services in support of information technology and business project activities, often serving as members of a project team
• Troubleshoot, manage, and resolve incident, problem, service request and change management assignments associated with Database Management systems across the enterprise
• On-call and/or afterhours work as required
• Design Database Backup solutions which are highly recoverable for all Databases across the enterprise.  Frequently requires engagement with internal KofC departments, external partners and/or vendors
• Monitors Database performance and responds to issues for all supported Database Management Systems
• Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for all supported Database Management Systems
• Analyze and review proposed Database Management Systems based on industry experience, research, vendor interaction, proof of concepts, labs, and compliance.

Skills Qualifications

Required: 

• DB2 Z/OS, DB2 LUW
• Additional bonus skills SQL Server and Snowflake
• Willing to transfer knowledge on DB2 technologies
• Ability to research, recommend, and develop cost-effective solutions
• Requires application of specific Database Management Systems related technical skills and expertise
• Formulates and presents recommendations for resolving complex issues and problems to Manager
• Reviews, verifies and improves designs against specifications.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Operating Systems: Windows OS, Linux\Unix, Z\OS (Mainframe)
• Database Management Systems:  SQL Server on Premise, SQL Server Azure, DB2 LUW (Windows and Linux), DB2 on z\OS, Snowflake
• Database Management tools and applications:  SQL (SQL Server and DB2), stored procedures, Cron scheduling and VI Editor (Linux), SPF Editor and JCL (Mainframe), BMC Mainview

Education

Required:

• BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or equivalent combination of experience and training
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in the administration of Database Management Systems or equivalent combination of training and experience

Authorization to work in the United States is required.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Compensation

The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $104,500 - $172,400.

Physical Demands