Senior DBDBA​/Chicago, IL ( Onsite

Onsite Role

Provides counsel and advice to top management on significant Database Administration & Management matters, often requiring coordination between organizations. Develops the most complex database systems for the organization. Coordinates with senior leaders to determine requirements. Analyzes, designs, creates and implements complex databases including access methods, device allocations, validation checks, organization and security. Interprets internal or external issues and recommends solutions/best practices.

Designs complex data models, logical and physical databases, data dictionaries and schemas. Liaisons with database software vendors and external technical support on issues such as software upgrades, problems and potential solutions. Reviews systems under development and related documentation. May participate in vendor selection and relationship management. Leads project teams, monitoring project schedules and costs. Focuses on providing thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines.

Recognized internally as "the go-to person" for the most complex Database Administration assignments.

What you should have:

• DB2 v11+ experience
• DB2 DDL experience
• Relational integrity relationships
• SQL expertise
• DB2 utilities - REORG, Unload, Load, COPY, etc
• DB2 Commands - Start, Stop, Display, etc
• Explains and Access Path interpret the method being used to access the data
• Performance monitoring and reporting
• 3rd part vendor tool usage and knowledge
• REXX and/or Clist experience
• Process automation
• Relational Design expertise
• DB2 distributed exp