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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DB2 Database Administrator - **Company:** U S A CONSULTING INC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Query Performance, Adaptable Database Systems, Information Systems, Databases, Data Dictionary, Data Security, Data Stores, Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Logical Data Models, Operational Databases, Software Engineering, Data Storage Technologies, Database Optimization, Information Technology, Database Backup - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7d05bdf6-a17e-4763-81ef-1b899abd820c ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering ADABAS databases in a mainframe environment, strong knowledge of Software AG products, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and enterprise database management., * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience * Minimum of 3 years of experience in database design, testing, implementation, maintenance, and administration across multiple database platforms * Experience managing and maintaining both production and non-production databases * Experience performing database backup and recovery operations * Experience configuring database parameters and designing databases using logical data models * Experience defining data repositories, data dictionaries, and data warehousing requirements * Experience optimizing database performance and allocating database resources for maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness * Hands-on experience as an ADABAS Database Administrator (DBA) * Hands-on experience with Software AG products in a mainframe environment * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, * Experience working onsite in Tallahassee, Florida * Experience administering IBM DB2 databases * Experience supporting enterprise mainframe database environments * Experience with database performance tuning and optimization Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (ADABAS) to support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise database environments. This role is responsible for managing production and non-production databases, ensuring database availability, security, performance, backup and recovery, and maintaining enterprise data standards across the organization., * Manage and maintain production and non-production database environments * Monitor database health, performance, and availability to ensure reliable system operations * Maintain standards for physical data storage, database maintenance, security administration, and data access * Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations across Database Management Systems (DBMS) * Configure database parameters and optimize database environments for performance and reliability * Develop prototype database designs based on logical data models * Define and maintain data repositories, data dictionaries, and data warehousing requirements * Optimize database access paths and query performance * Allocate and reallocate database resources to maximize performance, scalability, and cost efficiency * Monitor database capacity and recommend performance improvements * Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards * Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolution * Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams to support enterprise database initiatives * Develop and maintain database administration documentation, procedures, and operational standards * Support database upgrades, maintenance activities, and system enhancements ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [Software Developer Salary in Austria [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/213-software-developer-salary-in-austria-2023) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)