Key Responsibilities:
- Database Management: Install configure and maintain IBM i-based databases (DB2 for i etc.) and ensure they are optimized for performance.
- Backup and Recovery: Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for IBM i-based databases.
- Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of IBM i database systems including query optimization indexing and system resources management.
- Security and Compliance: Implement security measures to protect sensitive data including user access control auditing and encryption. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- System Upgrades: Plan and execute database upgrades and patches on IBM i platforms with minimal disruption to business operations.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues including system performance connectivity and integrity issues.
- Database Maintenance: Perform regular database maintenance tasks including reorganization index rebuilds and data archiving.
- Collaboration: Work with developers to design and optimize database schemas stored procedures and queries. Assist in database-related development and deployment tasks.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation related to database configurations procedures and policies.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator specifically with IBM i (AS/400) and DB2 for i.
- In-depth knowledge of IBM i operating system (OS/400) database management and tools like IBM Navigator for i STRSQL etc.
- Expertise in database performance tuning backup recovery and security.
- Strong understanding of SQL and relational database management principles.
- Experience with IBM i system hardware memory and storage configurations.
- Familiarity with IBM i job management work management and system resources.
- Strong problem-solving troubleshooting and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance standards related to database management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- IBM i Certifications (e.g. IBM Certified Database Administrator DB2 for i).
- Experience with other database technologies (e.g. MySQL Oracle) is a plus.
- Familiarity with IBM Power Systems hardware.
- Familiarity with Cloud Computing Nodejs any other IBM MDM tools (Informatica).
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 10 years of experience as a Database Administrator with a focus on IBM i systems and DB2 for i.