Senior Db2 DBA - Automation, HA & Security

Hellokindred; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

BPSS clearance

Job summary

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Db2 Database Administrator to design, implement, and support database technology within a complex enterprise environment. The role emphasizes service quality, SLA improvement, automation, security, high availability, and policy compliance.

Key duties include designing and supporting database solutions, maintaining SLA adherence, automating daily tasks, applying best practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large, complex projects in an architectural or senior database role.
• Strong Db2 database administration and support experience in enterprise environments.
• Production support and release management for database environments.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Physical database design and application releases expertise.
• Hands-on RACF/ACF2 Db2 security knowledge.
• High-availability and replication setups across complex environments.
• Data conversion and migration support.
• Problem determination to identify processing anomalies and system errors.
• Clear communication of complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Design and support database technology solutions aligned with scope, schedules, and quality standards.
• Maintain and improve SLAs while ensuring policy compliance.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks.
• Apply global best practices to support diverse customer groups.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for knowledge sharing and enhanced service delivery.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Provide production support and release management for database environments.
• Define physical database designs and support implementation against complex business needs.
• Build, review, and support application database releases.
• Implement and manage RACF/ACF2 Db2 security rules and access authorities.
• Maintain high-availability and replication setups with other teams.
• Support data conversion and migration activities.
• Resolve processing anomalies and system errors with strong problem-solving.

Skills

Db2 DBA

SLA management

RACF/ACF2

Release management

HA/replication

Automation

Communication

Financial services

Tools

RACF/ACF2

Job description

HelloKindred in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Db2 Database Administrator to design, implement, and support database technology within a complex enterprise environment. The role emphasizes service quality, SLA improvement, automation, security, high availability, and policy compliance.

Key duties include designing and supporting database solutions, maintaining SLA adherence, automating daily tasks, applying best practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve service delivery.