UniVerse Database Administrator (On-Site)

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Company: Snap-On Incorporated

Location: Libertyville, IL 60048

Description:

Overview

Position Summary:

Hands-on administration and tuning of UniVerse and other in-production databases. Develop, implement, and support applications that interface with core Credit systems. Part of a team that is responsible for the transfer of all system files within Snap-on Credit, to/from corporate systems, and external vendors and partners. Responsible for cross-platform printing, file sharing, and security. Some light travel is possible.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide monitoring, support, and productivity enhancements for in-house encrypted UniVerse Databases running on Linux platforms in multiple geographies
  • Perform UniVerse database upgrades and conversions as required
  • Manage database history files to facilitate application development testing
  • Participate in system conversion activities with Veeam backup/restore and file transfer platforms
  • Install, configure, and manage multiple instances of IBM MQ and GoAnywhere MFT across multiple geographies, utilizing SFTP, API calls, and other standard transfer protocols
  • Manage and administer interface products on multiple OS platforms
  • Assist in integrating and updating UniVerse systems in Development and Test environments
  • Troubleshoot problems on systems of ownership, including business applications, hardware and software solutions
  • Supplement UNIX Administrator with performance analysis, security, monitoring, and upgrades of Linux environments
  • Assist in disaster recovery/business continuity design and testing with replicated production data
  • Assist in servers and PURE storage provisioning and administration


Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Four-year degree majoring in Engineering or Computer Science or 4+ years' experience working as Database Administrator
  • Two years' experience installing and supporting UniVerse Database Systems a plus
  • Broad system administration background, strong UNIX skills and familiarity with Windows, and Linux
  • Strong TCP-IP, DNS, and networking skills are required in addition to knowledge of SSH certificates, GPG and PGP encryption, FIPS 140-2, AES, SFTP, SCP, FTPS, AS2, HTTPS, and RSYNC
  • Proven project management skills: ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication, excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
  • Experience with client/server technology, preferably with a PICK UniVerse/UniData environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required working hours are approximately 8 to 5 Monday - Friday. Some after hours work may be required during the week and on weekends (early morning / evenings and Saturdays) to accomplish work within critical deadlines. The environment will be intense and fast paced.

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