DB2 Admin

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
DB2 Database Administrator L2:

In this role he/she will be responsible for the design implementation and maintenance of DB2 and recovery solutions. This position requires a strong understanding of DB2 architecture and the ability to handle a variety of tasks related to Db2 administration data protection and disaster recovery. You will play a key role in ensuring the availability integrity and security of critical data assets while providing expert-level support to end-users and collaborating with senior team members and junior members case to case situations. Providing level 1.5 support to the client and L1 team is the key requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install configure and maintain DB2 database systems
• Perform regular database backups and implement recovery procedures
• Monitor database performance and tune queries for optimization
• Implement and manage database security measures
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolutions
• Assist in capacity planning and database scaling
• Collaborate with development teams to improve database designs and queries
• Implement and maintain database documentation
• Participate in on-call rotation for database support

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in database administration with at least 2 years focused on DB2
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database concepts
• Experience with DB2 installation configuration and maintenance
• Familiarity with database backup and recovery procedures
• Understanding of database security best practices
• Experience with performance tuning and query optimization
• Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery concepts

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• IBM DB2 certification
• Experience with additional database platforms (e.g. Oracle SQL Server)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Python Bash)
• Familiarity with cloud database services
• Experience with database monitoring tools
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies