Ingres Database Administrator

Ingres Database Administrator

Posted 3 days ago by 1765612657

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Ingres Database Administrator (Ingres DBA) role is focused on managing and optimizing Ingres database environments for mission-critical applications. Key responsibilities include installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of production systems. The position requires hands-on experience with Ingres and strong problem-solving skills. This is a remote position based in the USA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and upgrade Ingres DB Server.
  • Monitor database health, performance, and optimize queries.
  • Manage backups, restores, replication, and DR plans.
  • Perform data migrations, patching, and version upgrades.
  • Ensure database security, user access control, and data integrity.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and support application teams.
  • Maintain documentation and performance reports.

Key Skills:

  • Hands-on experience with Actian Ingres / OpenIngres.
  • Strong SQL, performance tuning, and command-line tools.
  • Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux and shell scripting.
  • Experience in backup/recovery and HA environments.
  • Migration experience (Ingres to PostgreSQL/Oracle) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Ingres Database Administrator (Ingres DBA)

Location: Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Ingres DBA to manage and optimize Ingres database environments for mission-critical applications. The role involves installation, configuration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and supporting production systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and upgrade Ingres DB Server.
  • Monitor database health, performance, and optimize queries.
  • Manage backups, restores, replication, and DR plans.
  • Perform data migrations, patching, and version upgrades.
  • Ensure database security, user access control, and data integrity.
  • Troubleshoot production issues and support application teams.
  • Maintain documentation and performance reports.

Required Skills

  • Hands-on experience with Actian Ingres / OpenIngres.
  • Strong SQL, performance tuning, and command-line tools.
  • Good knowledge of UNIX/Linux and shell scripting.
  • Experience in backup/recovery and HA environments.
  • Migration experience (Ingres to PostgreSQL/Oracle) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred

  • ITIL environment exposure.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Platform).
  • Prior enterprise client experience (CTS optional).
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or related field.