IBM DB2 Database Administrator
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Job Summary
This is a remote position.
IBM DB2 Database Administrator
Vacancy: 1
Work Arrangement: Remote
Location: Washington DC 20003
Employment Type: Contract
Engagement Type: W2 or 1099 only; no C2C
Final Interview: In person
Dhaka Technologies Limited is hiring for a client seeking an experienced IBM DB2 Database Administrator. The role will require the selected candidate to manage configure and maintain databases running on mainframe platforms.
Program Description:
The client operates a mission-critical Motor Vehicle Information System that supports driver licensing vehicle registration and titling inspections insurance compliance medical and parking permit management and other core functions.
To ensure the continued reliability and modernization of the system the application requires ongoing enhancements fixes and functional expansions. This includes support for software applications database management and web-based components.
Dhaka Technologies Limited is hiring for a client seeking an IBM DB2 Database Administrator responsible for developing maintaining and optimizing the DB2 database environment that supports the application. This role will ensure high availability performance data integrity and seamless operation of the clients mission-critical systems.
Role Description:
Perform database installations upgrades patches migrations and version management. Monitor system performance troubleshoot issues and tune DB2 components to ensure high availability. Implement backup recovery and disaster recovery strategies to meet the clients continuity requirements.
Skills:
15 years of strong hands-on experience with IBM DB2 (LUW or z/OS depending on the environment).
Expertise in database design data modeling schema management and SQL optimization.
Knowledge of high-availability technologies including HADR replication failover and clustering.
Experience supporting complex transactional high-volume systems; government or motor vehicle systems experience is ideal.
Familiarity with ETL processes data mining data storage and data warehousing.
Knowledge of IBM batch jobs and integration with enterprise applications.
Strong troubleshooting analytical and performance-tuning skills.
Responsibilities:
The Senior DB2 Database Administrator position requires in-depth knowledge of IBM DB2 databases IBM Utilities and BMC tools.
Support the application team by optimizing database queries stored procedures packages and triggers.
Work closely with developers to integrate enhancements fixes and new functionalities aligned with business needs.
Ensure application releases and data model changes are synchronized with database environments.
Maintain data integrity through robust data validation referential integrity and error-handling practices.
Enforce database security standards user access controls and audit requirements consistent with the clients policies.
Support compliance with privacy and data protection rules applicable to personal information.
Use DB2 monitoring tools to proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
Analyze SQL performance and query execution plans and recommend optimizations.
Tune databases memory pools indexes and storage structures for improved system throughput.
Support ongoing fixes enhancements and modernization efforts related to the system.
Collaborate with the clients infrastructure teams on server performance storage and network connectivity affecting DB2.
Implement schema modifications table restructuring indexing strategies and partitioning as required.
Provide technical knowledge and support to client personnel and additional stakeholders.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Coordinate the activities of application developers as needed.
Identify best practices and standards for the use of the product.
Deliver support and design for industry-specific applications that require integration with enterprise systems or applications.
Interact with executive-level business users or technical experts.
Function as a niche technical subject matter expert as needed.
Requirements
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience.
Skill | Required/Desired | Amount of Experience |
Database design documentation and coding | Required | 16 Years |
SQL experience | Required | 16 Years |
Designing and implementing reports and report interfaces | Required | 16 Years |
Bachelors degree in IT or a related field or equivalent experience | Required | Yes |
Strong hands-on experience with IBM DB2 (LUW or z/OS depending on the environment) | Required | 16 Years |
Knowledge of high-availability technologies including HADR replication failover and clustering | Required | 10 Years |
Familiarity with ETL processes data mining data storage and data warehousing | Required | 10 Years |
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should send their resume to .
Required Skills:
Skill Required/Desired Amount of Experience Database design documentation and coding Required 16 Years SQL experience Required 16 Years Designing and implementing reports and report interfaces Required 16 Years Bachelors degree in IT or a related field or equivalent experience Required Yes Strong hands-on experience with IBM DB2 (LUW or z/OS depending on the environment) Required 16 Years Knowledge of high-availability technologies including HADR replication failover and clustering Required 10 Years Familiarity with ETL processes data mining data storage and data warehousing Required 10 Years
Required Education:
Minimum Education/Certification Requirements:Bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related field or equivalent experience.
