Sr. DB2 DBA @ Alpharetta, GA, Berkeley Heights, NJ - Onsite

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

db2
SQL
MySQL
aix

Job Details

Title: Sr. DB2 DBA

Location: Alpharetta, GA, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Duration: Long-Term Contract

Job Description:

As a Senior DB2 Database Administrator you will showcase your DB2 expertise on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the organization's databases. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. Your role will also involve optimizing database performance, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with other IT teams to support various applications and projects.

What you will do:

Install, configure, and upgrade DB2 database systems on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms

Monitor and manage database performance, capacity, and health to ensure optimal functionality and availability while addressing potential security breaches

Perform regular backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to safeguard critical data

Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls and data encryption, to protect sensitive information

Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimizing SQL queries, and tuning database configurations to enhance system performance

Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures

Prepare regular reports on database performance, growth, and capacity planning

Design and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures within security policies and standards to comply with relevant regulations and best practices

What you will need to have:

5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with specific expertise in DB2 on Linux platforms

3+ years of experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring tasks

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience

What would be great to have:

DB2 experience with Windows and AIX platforms

Experience with other database systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL) and platforms

Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database)

Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware)

Experience with database clustering and high availability solutions

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