Mainframe Database Administrator (DB2 DBA)
BLYK Engineering Services
- Job
- 34895
- Posted
- Location
- Marysville, OH
- Work type
- Contract
- Tax terms
- W2, C2C, 1099
- Experience
- Experience open
- Rate
- $60 to $65 (Hourly)
- Openings
- 1 opening
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Skills
- DB2 Database Administrator
- IBM z/OS
- Mainframe
About the job
Key Responsibilities
- Administer, maintain, and support DB2 databases across Mainframe and LUW environments.
- Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize system efficiency.
- Manage backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and database replication processes.
- Support application development teams with database design, performance analysis, and troubleshooting.
- Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance with organizational standards.
- Perform capacity planning and storage management for DB2 environments.
- Troubleshoot database-related incidents and provide timely resolution.
- Create and maintain database documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and support teams within the IBM ecosystem.
Required Skills
- 12+ years of experience as a DB2 Database Administrator.
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM z/OS environments.
- Experience administering DB2 for z/OS and DB2 LUW databases.
- Knowledge of database backup/recovery, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
- Experience with database security, authorization, and auditing.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with IBM mainframe utilities and tools.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.