JOB POSTING : Lead Informix DBA EXPERIENCE AND SKILL INFORMATION Informix Tech Skills Needed : Informix Dynamic Server V10.x Technical Certification/Training : IBM Informix DBA Certification preferred. Overall IT Experience : 10 DESCRIPTION Lead Informix Database Administrator (DBA) Job Summary Cambridge Interactive Development Corporation is seeking an experienced Lead Informix DBA to help build and manage OLTP and data warehouse systems for our company and customers. The ideal candidate has several years experience administering high-volume Informix Databases under Linux or UNIX. This position involves cross training with senior Oracle DBA's supporting Oracle RAC environments. The DBA role is broad, covering architecture, troubleshooting, and daily operational activities. Database architecture includes, for example, design for high-performance and high availability, population of remote disaster recovery systems, and balancing OLTP and OLAP needs. Daily DBA activities include monitoring and managing backups and restores, loads, software releases, and ETL. The troubleshooting component of the role is critical; we are looking for someone that can diagnose a problem in a 24x7 high-performance system and get it back online. Significant programming background is desirable for ETL work. Responsibilities * Provide design input to, and implement architectures for scalable 24x7 global e-commerce environments. * Provide hands-on technical expertise running a RDBMS environment on Unix/Linux. * Provide on-call support for troubleshooting systems issues. * Analyze system performance and tune/modify Informix database and systems where necessary. * Migrate code, schema changes, etc. through release process, staging, and into production * Develop and implement: o Procedures for monitoring, backup/recovery and control functions. o Solutions for disaster recovery planning and testing. o Security and system administration strategies. * Design/build/populate corporate decision support environments. * Cross train with Oracle DBA's to support Oracle RAC environments. Requirements * 8+ years experience with a large-scale Informix Databases design and administration. * Willingness to learn new skills and technologies if required for the job on-hand or for a given project. * Expertise in large-scale (bigger than 1TB) backup and restore operations. * Expertise in database volume management, system tuning, and performance tuning. * Strong knowledge of TCP/IP and UNIX. Linux experience a plus. * Secure computing practices. * Programming in languages such as Perl or C. Superb shell scripting abilities. * Familiarity with software development tools and environment (make utilities, source code control, etc.). * Ability/willingness to be part of a 24/7 call rotation. * Good written communications skills and strong command of English. * 4-year technical degree. Technical Master's degree is ideal. Characteristics * Strong team player. * Flexibility to perform various other technical tasks as needed. * Ability to thrive in a 24x7 global environment. * Prefers informal, small company environment. Relocation assistance available Telecommuting available (must be able to fly in once a month) At this time we can not sponsor H1-B, however we would be able to transfer a current H1-B. Please send inquiries or resumes to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it CIDC is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. JOB INFORMATION Date Posted : 14 Feb 2008 Start Date : 03 Mar 2008 Company Name : Cambridge Interactive Development Corporation Internal Job # : Location : USA - Massachusetts Employment Type : Employee Pay Rate : Open IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION REQUIREMENTS We can not sponsor for H1-B visa at this time, however, we can transfer H1-B visa. JOB CONTACT Name : Doug Cohen Email Address : This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone : Address :