job summary:
Seeking a Senior DB2 Database Administrator to support enterprise database operations in a hybrid environment. This role focuses on DB2 administration, performance tuning, and system support across AIX/UNIX platforms. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with DB2, scripting, and troubleshooting in complex environments. This is a short-term, project-based engagement with potential for extension, supporting critical database infrastructure.
location: Austin, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $76 - 81 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: High School
responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
- Administer and support DB2 database environments in an enterprise setting
- Manage DB2 installations, upgrades, and licensing (Passport Advantage)
- Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and reliability
- Troubleshoot and resolve database and system issues across AIX/UNIX/Linux platforms
- Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation and operational support
- Perform database backups, recovery, and patching activities
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance standards are maintained
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support production systems
- Provide on-call or after-hours support as needed
qualifications:
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with DB2 database administration
- Strong experience with DB2 licensing and Passport Advantage
- 2+ years of experience with AIX, UNIX, or Linux environments
- Proficiency in shell scripting/programming
- Experience with database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization
- Strong troubleshooting skills in enterprise database environments
- Ability to support installations, upgrades, backups, and recovery processes
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a technical team environment
Preferred:
- Experience with DB2 on AIX
- Background in large enterprise or government environments
- Familiarity with automation and operational best practices
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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