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Wanted: An experienced DB2 DBA with demonstrated experience in administering, testing, and implementing computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. Preference given to candidates with database administration expertise supporting large, high performance, high availability mission-critical systems. 

As a DB2 DBA , you will:

• Work with the latest, cutting edge technology. 
• Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Enjoy flexibility managing your work hours and personal needs with a single accrual leave plan.

A week in the life of a DB2 DBA:

• Provide database design, and subsequent implementations and support for high performance, highly available (24x7) and scalable database application systems. 
• Design, develop and manage large, high performance, high availability DB2 database systems. 
• Provide DBA support on mainframe DB2 environment across Development, Test, Integration, UAT and Production DB2 (4-Way DB2 Data sharing) environment. 
• Manage and provide database development, implementation, and operational support.  
• Database Reporting lead for data warehouse applications supporting Federal projects. 
• Serve as a technical lead and SME related to mainframe and DB2-related topics. 
• Provide DBA support covering on-call for various applications. 
• Involve in DB2 upgrade from V10 to V11. 
• Build data flow and business models to translate user requirements into various functional specifications. 

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:  

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 2021
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 2021
• Washington Post Best Workplaces  2021

Veteran Hiring Awards:  

• U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS by Military Times TOP 10
• MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by MilitaryFriendly.com

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• Required: a minimum of 10 years of recent and relevant experience. 
• Required certification: IBM Certified Database Administrator. 
• Preferred education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in information technology management or a related field. 
• Domain expertise: Database, Compute, Security tools, Monitoring, OS.  
• Technical skills: DB2 utilities: Load, Check, Copy, Runstats, Recover, Reorg, Quiesce, Report, Modify and Restore, BMC Reorg, CA Log analyzer, DSN1COPY; RDBMS: IBM’s DB2, IMS,SQL Server, Oracle and UDB, IBMs S/390, IBMs ES/9000, and IBM PC compatibles, RACF, Subsystem Analyzer, Detector, Omegamon, Insight, z/OS, Windows, Unix.  
• Other preferred certifications: IBM Certified DB2 DB Administration, IBM DB2 Performance Tuning, UDB DBA for Unix, Windows, OS/2, ITIL Foundation.  
• Previous Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel clearance preferred but not required.  
• Prior experience with and knowledge of TSA’s mission priorities, systems, and applications preferred but not required.  
• Strong written and oral communication skills.  Ability to coordinate across large groups of people at multiple levels.