Database Administrator

Akkodis

Akkodis is seeking a Database Administrator for a Contract with a client in Plano, TX. This role requires strong expertise in DB2 system installation, upgrades, and administration on z/OS environments.

Rate Range: $75/hour to $90/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Database Administrator job responsibilities include:

  • Install, upgrade, configure, and customize DB2 on z/OS along with related IBM and third‑party software components.
  • Monitor DB2 subsystems, logs, and system performance to ensure stability, availability, and optimal database operations.
  • Create, modify, administer, and maintain DB2 databases, tablespaces, buffer pools, and associated system objects.
  • Provide technical system support for DB2 subsystems, utilities, tools, and troubleshoot issues impacting performance or availability.
  • Support business and application teams by addressing DB2 requirements, resolving system‑related issues, and ensuring smooth database operations.
  • Participate in disaster recovery activities, log management, and system maintenance tasks to ensure operational continuity and compliance.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 10–15 years of experience in Mainframe DB2 System Administration or DB2 System Programming (minimum 8–10 years hands‑on DB2 DBA experience).
  • Strong expertise in installing, upgrading, and maintaining DB2 on z/OS along with IBM and third‑party software components.
  • Proven ability to manage and support DB2 subsystems, tools, utilities, and database environments, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and operational support.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Vikas.Tomar@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $75.00 to $90.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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