Database Administrator (DBA Level 3) (Austin)

Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA Level 3) Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid – Only Local Candidates) Job Summary: seeking a senior Database Administrator (Level 3) with 14+ years of experience to manage, maintain, and optimize DB2 database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in DB2, Unix/Linux platforms, and database performance tuning in enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Administer and support DB2 databases in enterprise environments Manage database performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization Handle installation, configuration, and maintenance of DB2 systems Work with DB2 licensing (Passport Advantage) Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation Collaborate with cross-functional teams for database support and issue resolution Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance standards Required Skills & Experience 14+ years of overall IT experience 8+ years of DB2 database administration Strong experience with DB2 Licensing (Passport Advantage) Experience with AIX/UNIX/Linux environments Hands-on experience in Shell scripting Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills Preferred Skills Experience with DB2 on AIX (5+ years preferred) Exposure to enterprise-level database environments Strong documentation and communication skills Work Environment & Additional Details Hybrid role – Onsite in Austin, TX required Candidates must be local to Texas Work hours: Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM (with flexibility as needed) Background check mandatory (criminal, driving, etc.) No travel reimbursement provided