Senior UDB/DB2 Databsase Administrator at Guardian in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

This individual will provide engineering support as well as operational support of the Guardian Production, UAT, and Test environments.
The qualified candidate will assert him/herself into complex project assignments where he/she will represent the Database team in all dialogue and decisions around the architecture, deployment, and/or management of database environments. The individual will also take a role in the definition of operational best practices and automation of operational tasks. To succeed at this function requires the individual to present subject-matter expertise on the SQL Server platform with real world experience performing field operations support.

Technical Skills

• 10 years of IBM DB2 LUW / UDB DBA experience


• Strong Experience with High Availability and Disaster Recovery


• Experience with SQL coding and tuning


• Must be hands-on, technically adept DBA, capable of performing required Database tasks.


• Deep knowledge with IBM DB2 LUX 9.x, 10.x, 11.x


• Strong troubleshooting/performance tuning skills required. Must be able improve SQL performance.


• Ability to diagnose problems and triage/resolve issues across various tiers (application, network, database, server, or storage tiers).


• Ability to implement automation to reduce manual administrative tasks through use of jobs, shell scripts, Cron, or other techniques.


• Expert level of IBM DB2 LUW / UDB RDBMS installation/configuration, patching, troubleshooting, performance tracking/tuning, back-up/recovery, remote monitoring skills with hands-on experience in -large and very dynamic environments.


• Experience with very complex database environments.


• Experience in SQL/TSQL, IBM Data studio and shell scripting


• Experience in working controlled environment, change control, and validated systems.


• Experience with Optim / DSM is a plus

• Strong commitment to following SDLC/Change-Management principles


• Self-starter and be able to perform work with minimal supervisory direction


• Knowledge of data quality, data management and data testing strategies and practices


• Strong Oral and written skills.


• Able to communicate efficiently and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.


• Anticipate and handle critical situations.


• Ability to thrive in change. Fast, flexible, cooperative work style.


• Must be willing to work flexible hours

Guardian has been helping people protect their futures and secure their lives for more than 150 years. Every day, we serve approximately 27 million people through a range of insurance and financial products. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we know what matters most: putting the needs of our customers first. Because everyone deserves a Guardian. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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