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Database Administrator // only for w2 // only for USc or H4ead

Confidential, Austin, TX, United States


Job Title
Database Administrator 3 // only for w2 // only for USc or H4ead

(only for Usc or GC)

Employment Type
Contract

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize DB2 databases to ensure high availability, performance, and security

Manage DB2 licensing and Passport Advantage agreements, including renewals and compliance

Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching of DB2 on AIX/UNIX/Linux platforms

Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation of routine DBA tasks, backups, and monitoring

Troubleshoot database issues, performance bottlenecks, and platform-level problems

Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure, and security teams for database support

Implement backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery procedures

Document procedures, configurations, and changes per DPS standards

May require work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays with pre-approval

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years experience with DB2 Databases

8+ years experience with DB2 licensing/Passport Advantage

2+ years experience with AIX/UNIX/Linux Platform

2+ years experience with Shell programming/scripting

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years experience with DB2 on AIX specifically

Experience with database performance tuning and query optimization

Familiarity with state government IT environments and compliance requirements

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