DB2 Database Administrator (W2 only)

Summary: The role of a DB2 Database Administrator involves managing DB2 database systems, including upgrades, performance tuning, and recovery processes. The position requires collaboration with various agencies and direct interaction with IBM for issue resolution. The first week of work mandates on-site presence in Albany, NY, while the remainder of the role is remote. The candidate must possess expert-level skills in DB2 and z/OS systems troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:

• DB2 Version upgrade planning, coordination, and implementation for current and future releases across all agencies
• DB2 Performance tuning (buffer pools, storage, I/O times etc.)
• Software Maintenance & Upgrades (CA tools etc.)
• Contingency Recovery and System Backup & Recovery
• Maintain, resolve and monitor DB2 system level performance issues
• Assist all agencies with various DB2 related problems
• Quickly resolve outages
• Work directly with IBM to resolve product issues & open cases

Key Skills:

• Expert level DB2 & z/OS Systems level troubleshooting
• Experience with the following:
• QMF v7 through V13
• IBM DB2 TOOLS though V1310
• IBM DataStudio
• Platinum Tools / Omegamon for DB2
• CA Insight, Detector & DB2 Tools
• COBOL

Salary (Rate): £80 hourly

City: Albany

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT