DB2 LUW System Database Administrator
Posted 1 week ago by Synechron
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Edinburgh/Remote, UK
Summary: Synechron is seeking an experienced DB2 LUW System Database Administrator to provide primary DBA support for DB2 LUW database platforms within a prominent global financial institution. The role involves working UK hours on a rotation with a US counterpart, including occasional 24/7 on-call duties. The position requires a strong technical background in DB2 LUW databases and offers a long-term contract with flexible arrangements. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for DBA administrative activities
- Participate in physical design, creation, and maintenance of databases
- Apply table and view modifications
- Monitor and tune database performance
- Consult in design of efficient tables and indexes
- Provide recovery of databases as necessary
- Maintain security of databases by granting and revoking of privileges
- Carry out entitlement reviews at the request of business units or GTS
- Utilise Database Utilities for the DBMS
Key Skills:
- x5 + years technical support experience in DB2 LUW Distributed databases on Linux
- Experience with DB2, TOAD, BMC/CDB, IBM Utilities, and Linux
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and technical knowledge
- Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills
- Flexibility to work on call, alternate weeks
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Synechron is looking for an experienced DB2 LUW System Database Administrator to work on a long term programme of work for a well known financial, global institution. The role provides primary system DBA support for DB2 LUW database platforms, in support of multiple business and country units.
Working on rotation with a US counterpart, the role covers UK hours with alternate weeks on 24/7 call (infrequent out of hours issues predicted).
ROLE:
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Responsible for DBA administrative activities
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Participate in physical design, creation, and maintenance of databases
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Apply table and view modifications
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Monitor and tune database performance
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Consult in design of efficient tables and indexes
-
Provide recovery of databases as necessary
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Maintain security of databases by granting and revoking of privileges
-
Carry out entitlement reviews at the request of business units or GTS
-
Utilise Database Utilities for the DBMS
REQUIREMENTS:
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x5 + years technical support experience in DB2 LUW Distributed databases on Linux
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Experience with DB2, TOAD, BMC/CDB, IBM Utilities, and Linux
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and technical knowledge
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Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills
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Flexibility to work on call, alternate weeks
Long term (multi-year) Umbrella contract - x1 month office visit - Flexible start date
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