DB2 Database Administrator – DBA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Install, configure, manage, patch, upgrade, and maintain IBM DB2 databases.

• Monitor the health, availability, performance, capacity, and resource utilization of databases.

• Conduct performance tuning for databases and SQL.

• Analyze SQL execution plans to identify performance issues.

• Optimize tables, indexes, queries, memory, storage, and database settings.

• Implement and manage backup and recovery procedures for databases.

• Perform restoration and recovery of databases as necessary.

• Design and maintain configurations for high availability and disaster recovery.

• Conduct database capacity planning and manage storage resources.

• Oversee database user management, including roles, privileges, and access controls.

• Enforce database security, encryption, and auditing standards.

• Monitor database logs, jobs, utilities, and scheduled tasks.

• Resolve issues related to database failures, locking, deadlocks, connectivity, and performance.

• Conduct root-cause analysis for incidents in production databases.

• Assist with database migrations, upgrades, refreshes, and environment cloning.

• Develop scripts and utilities to automate routine database administration tasks.

• Support application releases and production deployments from the database viewpoint.

• Maintain documentation regarding database configurations, SOPs, recovery processes, and operational runbooks.

• Participate in production incident, change, and problem management activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of hands-on experience as an IBM DB2 DBA.

• Extensive experience with DB2 LUW administration.

• Proficient SQL skills.

• Strong background in database performance tuning.

• Experience with DB2 backup and recovery processes.

• Familiarity with high availability and disaster recovery strategies.

• Knowledge of database security, access control, and auditing practices.

• Strong skills in Linux/Unix environments.

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise production databases.

• Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

• Experience with database monitoring and performance management tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Must be a US Citizen.

• IBM DB2 certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Access to cutting-edge technology, training, and career development opportunities.

• Opportunities to collaborate with leading multinational clients.

• Established methodologies, processes, and mentorship programs.

• Chances to work with specialized services and advanced IT solutions.

• Commitment to continuous learning.

• Engagements that apply agile development principles, methodical planning, and innovative thinking.

• Opportunities to be part of a growing R&D division focused on the latest technological advancements.