New 
Senior Sybase Database Administrator
 Tata Consultancy Services | |
$100,000 - $130,000
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sick time, 401(k)
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 United States, Missouri, St. Louis | |
 Oct 28, 2026 | |
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Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills *
Strong hands-on experience as a Sybase ASE DBA (typically 5-10+ years depending on role level) *
Solid expertise in Sybase Replication Server administration and troubleshooting *
In-depth knowledge of ASE architecture (engines, caches, devices, segments, tempdb) *
Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and monitoring tools *
Proficiency in backup/recovery, DR planning, and HA implementations *
Good understanding of UNIX/Linux operating systems and shell scripting *
Experience with capacity planning, database growth analysis, and storage management *
Familiarity with change management, release management, and ITIL processes *
Ability to analyze logs, error messages, and system tables to identify root causes *
Exposure to automation using shell/Perl/Python scripts is a plus *
Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross functional teams *
Banking, financial services, or mission critical production environment experience preferred Roles & Responsibilities *
Install, configure, and upgrade Sybase ASE and Sybase Replication Server across development, test, UAT, and production environments *
Perform database administration activities including creation, configuration, patching, and environment setup *
Manage Replication Server (RS) topology, subscriptions, routes, and connections between primary and replicate databases *
Monitor database and replication health; proactively address performance bottlenecks, latency, and replication failures *
Tune ASE performance (memory, cache, tempdb, I/O, query optimization, statistics) *
Handle backup and recovery strategies using dump/load utilities; perform regular DR and restore testing *
Troubleshoot replication issues such as DSI/SQM errors, latency, missing transactions, and data inconsistency *
Manage HA/DR solutions such as Failover, warm standby, and logical standby databases *
Apply security best practices including user management, roles, permissions, auditing, and password policies *
Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and support teams during deployments, outages, and performance incidents *
Prepare and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and SOPs *
Participate in 24x7 support, on-call rotations, and incident/problem management *
Support database migrations, upgrades, and consolidation initiatives *
Ensure compliance with internal standards, SLAs, and regulatory requirements Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 a year TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. #LI-SP1
Location
Saint Louis, MO
Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Domain Specialist
ID
431842
Skills
Linux | Unix
Salary Range
$100,000 - $130,000 Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | |