Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to join our client's team in a 100% Remote role. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to manage, optimize, and maintain critical database environments within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of DB2 z / OS systems, ensuring their security, performance, and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.
Responsibilities :
- Design, implement, and maintain complex DB2 z / OS database systems to support business-critical applications.
- Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and execute advanced tuning strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Implement and oversee backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Collaborate with developers, system architects, and IT leadership to enforce database security policies and best practices.
- Automate administrative tasks to streamline database management and reduce manual effort.
- Lead efforts in capacity planning and forecasting for database growth and infrastructure needs.
- Provide mentorship to entry-level DBAs and contribute to strategic decisions regarding database architecture.
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
- Recommend and implement significant changes to database design, collaborating with senior leadership for approval.
- Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data in case of emergencies.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in database administration.
- Expertise in DB2 z / OS database systems and their architecture.
- Strong knowledge of relational database design and optimization techniques.
- Hands-on experience with performance tuning and advanced troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in backup and recovery procedures for large-scale databases.
- Familiarity with IBM Db2 tools and z / OS operating systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple database environments.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.