Job Summary:

Seeking Senior DBA that will work with government team lead/technical expert to support the operations and maintenance of production databases running on a Unisys ClearPath Plus Libra server running Unisys DMSII and Attachmate DATABridge, and for the supporting Oracle databases.

Responsibilities:

• The Contractor shall employ technologies to support applications development and routine maintenance of Unisys DMSII databases: Unisys DASDL schema language, Unisys DMALGOL programming language, Unisys WFL script language, Unisys CANDE editor, Unisys DMSII utilities, DMSII security controls, DBATools for DMSII database performance and resources monitoring software, DMSII database recovery and Unisys SimpleInstall utility for installing DMSII‐related Unisys software


• The Contractor shall employ Attachmate DATABridge and Oracle technologies to support the replication of Unisys DMSII databases onto Oracle databases on open systems platforms


• When operational or performance problems occur with the above databases, the Contractor shall troubleshoot the problems and devise solutions


• The Contractor shall provide in‐depth knowledge of both Oracle and DMSII internals and  processes


• The Contractor shall work with management to develop database strategies to support agency needs; consults with and advises users on use of databases; works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage.


• The Contractor shall engineer, operate, install, patch, troubleshoot, remediate and conduct performance tuning to optimize USPTO database services


• The Contractor shall conduct the following: Data and Structural  Definition Language (DASDL) and DASDL compilation. The Unisys Dmutility functionality including backup and restore. DMSII host‐ language interface with COmmon Business‐Oriented Language (COBOL) and ALGOrithmic Language (ALGOL), including syntax and execution process. DMSII internals, including structure of datafiles and   indexes

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Remote work-may be required to Travel some during onboarding; either to a USPTO regional office or to HQ in Alexandria, VA. .  Normal business hours 8am – 5pm. After-hours and on-call support will be required on occasion.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum 10  years’ database administration experience with recent experience in the following areas:


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    • Unisys Clearpath Master Control Program (MCP) Operating System (OS)
    
    
    • Unisys Data Management System II (DMSII) Database
    
    
    • Attachmate  Databridge Database
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Experience with Oracle 11g and up versions.


• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a client specific Public Trust.

Desired Qualifications: 

• Oracle Golden Gate, RAC, Grid Control under HP-UX, AIX or Red Hat Linux, & MySQL.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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