Database Administrator- DB2 for LUW

Title: Database Administrator for DB2 for LUW
Duration: Contract- 12 months
Location: Atlanta, GA 30309 (Midtown)

Our client is seeking a Database Administrator for a 12 month contract position in the Midtown Atlanta area.  The candidate's primary responsibility will be the creation, maintenance and support of highly-available, reliable OLTP DB2 LUW databases in a manner consistent with established change control policies and prescribed procedures. Candidate will be expected to rotate on call duties and work overtime when need arises.

Client Information: Our client is an industry award winner for 22 consecutive years.  They believe that their employees are their biggest asset and make a safe working environment their top priority.  This organization values diversity and innovation, and seeks applicants from all lifestyles and backgrounds to generate the creativity and vitality required to fulfil their vision- to be the safest, most customer focused transportation company in the world.  Our client offers a generous benefits package, including onsite childcare.  Requirements:

- 4-year College Degree preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field.
- 4+ years as DB2 LUW DBA
- Minimum 2 years of experience as an operational DBA  
- IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 V9 or DB2 V10 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.
- IBM Certified Advanced Database Administrator - DB2 Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
- Knowledge of AIX Operating System.
- Advanced DB2 Linux, Unix, and Windows Database Administration Skills including logical and physical database design, installation, configuration, monitoring, server performance tuning, troubleshooting, maintenance, recovery and security.
- Ability to design, implement and test business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for DB2 UDB LUW databases.  
- Proven ability to investigate and analyze problems using diagnostic tools, to document problems and work with application teams and vendor support to resolve problems.

For immediate consideration, please contact Tim Pape.

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