DB2 Database Administrator

Database Administrator - DB2/UDB for a Contract position in McLean, VA

Duration: 6 + months with possible extension/ Conversion

Location: 3 days onsite Mclean, VA / Dallas, TX

Responsibilities: Database Administrator Senior Oracle, DB2 database design, including architecture, installation procedures, build and configuration standards.

Design and Setup High Availability Database Replication and Infrastructure

Database Administration and troubleshooting of database issues, including production performance and outage scenarios. Develop database patch/version upgrade roadmap, scalable deployment automation.

Database maintenance automation using Ansible, SHELL, python. Execute Database Upgrades, resolve upgrade related issues.Provide on-call support on rotation as per schedules.

Basic Requirements More than 5+ years of experience in Oracle/DB2 Database administration

In Depth understanding of Oracle/DB2 Database technology, standard patterns, and best practices.

Extensive Oracle/DB2 Database performance tuning experience

Deep knowledge of industry-standard, enterprise-class best practices for a large database environment.

Good understanding of Linux platform

Deep understanding of HA, DR Database, and storage technologies as they relate to oracle/DB2.Experience implementing, supporting, and auditing database security in Oracle/DB2Experience with Unix/Linux OS platform and Unix Shell/Perl scripting and automation

Preferred Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience working in virtual environment using VMware.

Database vendor certification;

Background Check: True