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As a Fortune 200 financial services company with more than $113.5 billion in owned and managed assets, USAA is on a mission - to facilitate the financial security of our members, the men and women of the U.S. military and their families worldwide. Headquartered on a showcase campus in San Antonio, TX, USAA attributes its long-standing success to its most valuable resource, our 22,000 employees. They are the heart and soul of our member-service culture.

Recently Ranked #2 by Business Week in Customer Service , we are recognized for the superior service we provide to our members, and the exemplary work environment we provide for our employees. Everything that happens at USAA is based on our core values: Service, Loyalty, Honesty, and Integrity. These are the foundations of how we do business with our members, as well as how we treat each other.

We are currently seeking talented Sr DB2/LUW DBA (DPF)  for our San Antonio, TX  facility. PURPOSE OF JOB 

Guides and facilitates teams in the delivery of technical solutions. Independently performs complex work assignments and problem resolution across systems, processes, and channels. Participates in the analysis, design, modeling, development, implementation and maintenance of databases on a variety of information technology platforms.

JOB DUTIES 
Manages multiple initiatives of significant scope and complexity. Provides insight and guides management on projectrelated issues.
Ensures business continuity by developing and implementing highly available database systems and database recovery plans and procedures. Liaises with database software vendors and external technical support on issues.
Drives continuous database improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, availability, and productivity.
Acquires and applies advanced knowledge of database design and management including modeling, creation and maintenance of the most difficult and critical databases and database objects to serve as a resource to team members on escalated issues of an unusual nature.
Applies extensive knowledge and demonstrated proficiency with database tools and utilities and at least one DBMS platform, as well as expert SQL and database performance tuning skills.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or 6 years of I/T experience.
6+ years experience with database administration, operations with DB2/LUW Database and design and implementation experience with DPF databases.
Intermediate knowledge of DB2 for Linux, Unix, & Windows platforms.

Preferred
5+ years experience with database and server performance monitoring, tuning, and capacity planning with DB2 and a big data environment (multi- terabyte).
Experience with DB2/LUW Performance Expert and DB2 Workload Manager and backup and recovery.
3+ years experience providing consulting support and architectural guidance in a large DB2/LUW environment, including experience with database replication, SAN Storage, monitoring and problem resolution.
Knowledge of database access plans (Standard & DPF), identifying improvements areas in SQL's, and query rewrites for performance.
Experience with Quest Central, Spotlight, Toad.
Experience installing and configuring DB2 Version 9 for Linux/Unix/Windows.
Experience supporting IBM Balanced Warehouse systems.
Experience with various ETL tools such as DataStage and Informatica.


The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

At USAA our employees enjoy one of the best benefits packages in the business, including business casual dress environment, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, along with wellness and wealth building programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education will assist you with your professional goals.

USAA also offers a variety of on-site services and conveniences to help you manage your work and personal life, including seven cafeterias, two company stores and three fitness centers.

Relocation  assistance is available  for this position.

Qualified applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background and drug screen.
USAA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

If interested, please apply online at http://track.tmpservice.com/ApplyClick. … -2171-7550