Apex Systems, America's second largest technical staffing firm, is looking for a DB2 Database Administrator supporting one of our DoD clients on a long-term contract in Baltimore, MD. If interested in this, or any other opportunities in the DoD space, please send a resume and best contact information to Tessa Moulds, Government Services Recruiter, via [Click Here to Email Your Resume] Candidates must be US Citizens and able to obtain and maintain at minimum a Public Trust clearance, per a condition of employment. DB2 DBA Job Description The DB2 Database Administrator role will provide database management support on mission critical applications that run on IBM DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition (AESE) on Linux/Unix/Window (LUW) platforms. This role will be working on the latest DB2 versions and technologies. Job scope includes installing and upgrading DB2 family products in accordance with applications requirement, problem resolution, and vendor's support; creating and implementing database objects; projecting data trend and allocating resources allow databases scaling up; consistently monitoring systems health status, and proactively seeking configuration and tuning opportunities to eliminate the potential issues in order to ensure systems stability, availability and performance; helping applications troubleshoot the issues and proposing solutions. In addition to technical skills and motivation to learn new technologies, candidate should have a positive work attitude and good organization skill. Required Background and Skills Solid relational database knowledge as well as proficiency in problem investigation/resolution. Experience on relational database management systems (RDBMS), such IBM DB2, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server. Experience with enterprise application infrastructure, understanding of multi-tier application architecture and data flow. 5 years of experience in enterprise system administration, including software installation, configuration, tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and scripting languages to develop automation programs. Understanding of query optimization and performance tuning approaches. Good written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor or Master education background. Well organized, procedures and processes are well documented. Adhered to configuration management and version control policies. Working knowledge on database application programming language and API, such as CLI (C/C++)/ODBC, and Java JDBC (Type-2 and Type-4 driver), be able to assist on application issues debugging. Desired Skills Familiarity with DB2 zOS, and DB2 Connect concept and product. Exposure to Federation Database and Database Replication, ie, InfoSphere Federation Server and InfoSphere Data Replication Server or similar products. Good knowledge of Enterprise Content Management Products, such as IBM DB2/ECM, DB2/UCM, or Oracle Content Management. Experienced or aware of HADR, and Data Partitioning Feature (DPF), ie IBM DB2 AESE DPF, DB2 PureScale, Oracle RAC. Good team player, but can also work well independently. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178