Senior DB2 Database Administrator

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Job Title

Senior DB2 Database Administrator

What does a successful Senior DB2 Database Administrator do at Fiserv?

As a Senior DB2 Database Administrator you will showcase your DB2 expertise on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the organization's databases. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. Your role will also involve optimizing database performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other IT teams to support various applications and projects.

What you will do:

• Install, configure, and upgrade DB2 database systems on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms
• Monitor and manage database performance, capacity, and health to ensure optimal functionality and availability while addressing potential security breaches
• Perform regular backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to safeguard critical data
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls and data encryption, to protect sensitive information
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimizing SQL queries, and tuning database configurations to enhance system performance
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures
• Prepare regular reports on database performance, growth, and capacity planning
• Design and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures within security policies and standards to comply with relevant regulations and best practices

What you will need to have:

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with specific expertise in DB2 on Linux platforms
• 3+ years of experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring tasks
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience

What would be great to have:

• DB2 experience with Windows and AIX plaforms
• Experience with other database systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) and platforms
• Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware)
• Experience with database clustering and high availability solutions

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This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Nevada, Rhode Island or Washington.

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• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

What you should know about us:

Fiserv is a global leader in payments and financial technology with more than 40,000 associates proudly serving clients in more than 100 countries. As one of Fortune® magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies™" 9 of the last 10 years, one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and a top scorer on Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index, we are committed to innovation and excellence. 

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Fiserv is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce that reflects our world. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

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