With over 45 years of experience, Kforce continues to set the standard in the technology staffing & solutions industry. With an unwavering commitment, Kforce strives to provide candidates with exceptional service in meeting their employment and career needs. Kforce provides consulting, contract-to-hire or direct hire positions with a wide range of organizations; from small, privately held companies to large, multinationals. Our technical specialty areas include: data management, functional and business analysis, infrastructure and systems application development.
Backed by approximately 1,900 staffing specialists, Kforce is committed to "Great People = Great Results" for our valued clients and candidates. Our Firm operates with 62 offices in 41 markets in North America and two in the Philippines.
The Lead / Specialist is viewed as an expert in the administration and support of database technology. Undertake complex projects requiring additional technical knowledge and make decisions on ambiguous administrative and support issues. Communicate common goals and direction for the team. You may interface with management to provide project updates.
Functions:
Identify, test, and deploy all database technologies and support tools (detailed knowledge of SMP/E, JCL, TSO, ISPF, and SQL)
Ensure system improvements are successfully implemented
Be responsible for verifying all data to be entered into database (meet set standards and requirements)
Design, enter, audit and maintain large, complex databases
Lead others to identify, test, and resolve complex database performance issues (monitoring and tuning)
Perform database system management functions (software installations, version upgrades, and configuration management)
Define and develop database standards, procedures, and architecture
Design data models and DW database designs
Facilitate project planning by establishing work plans, estimates, milestones, and schedules
Provide team with technical training and/or mentoring
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Undergraduate Degree in related field or equivalent
At least 6 years of database administration experience in a large, mainframe environment
