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DB2 DBA

Remote • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Contract Independent

Contract W2

No Travel Required

Remote

$70 - $80/hr

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior DB2 Database Administrator to lead the design, migrations, implementation, performance optimization, and operational support of mission-critical DB2 environments. This individual will serve as a technical expert responsible for ensuring database availability, integrity, security, and scalability across enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

Administer, configure, and maintain IBM DB2 databases across development, test, and z/OS production environments
Lead DB2 database migrations and recreate new environments and ensure the proper / accurate transfer of data
Lead database design reviews and provide guidance on data modeling and indexing
Conduct performance monitoring, query tuning, and capacity planning
Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery (DR), and high-availability configurations (HADR)
Implement database security controls, encryption, and auditing standards
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents in a 24/7 production environment
Support application deployments, patching, upgrades, and migrations
Develop and maintain automation scripts for monitoring, maintenance, and reporting
Collaborate with infrastructure, application development, and cybersecurity teams
Participate in on-call rotation as required
Must-Have Skills:
10 years of hands-on DB2 DBA experience
Deep expertise with DB2 for z/OS
Strong SQL performance tuning and query optimization skills
Experience with HADR, replication, and clustering technologies
Advanced knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning
Experience in large enterprise or financial services environments
Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
Understanding of Linux/Unix and/or mainframe environments

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