210794 / DB2 Database Administrator

Procom Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services provider seeks a skilled DB2 Database Administrator in Durham, NC. The role involves implementing and supporting DB2 databases in AIX and z/OS environments, focusing on performance tuning, backups, and recovery strategies. Ideal candidates will have significant DBA experience and a commitment to best practices.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of IT experience with 2 years in application development.
• 2-3 years DBA experience in DB2 on z/OS and AIX.

Responsibilities

• Implement and administer databases within a multi-tiered environment.
• Monitor and tune databases for peak performance.
• Design/implement backup and recovery solutions.

Skills

DB2 administration

Performance tuning

Database backup/recovery strategies

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

IBM DB2 Certification

Tools

Toad

Foglight

DBA productivity tools

Job description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.

With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.

Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:
• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy

Specialties• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

DB2 Database Administrator to implement and administer databases within a multi-tiered environment. The DBA will play a critical role in design, build, implementation, upgrade and optimization of DB2 databases in an AIX and z/OS environment. The Database Administrator will support DB2. Monitor/maintain/upgrade the DB2 database and assist the application team with performance tuning initiatives , and builds from the application vendor. Interface with business analysts and application developers to create and maintain physical data models based on the logical design. Monitor and tune databases to ensure peak performance. Design/implement backup and recovery solutions. Provide assistance to associates to resolve technical issues, document and implement best practices for the database environments. Establish standards, controls and procedures to ensure data integrity and security. Perform capacity planning and projection for future growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Proficient in administering and tuning DB2 databases in a z/OS environment
• Proficient in administering and tuning DB2 on AIX environment, experience with administering/tuning multi-partition databases preferred
• Experience with OEM and other database tools (Toad, Foglight) preferred
  
• Significant experience with database backup/recovery strategies
  
• Technical expertise on current AIX and z/OS operating systems preferred
  
• Experience with DBA productivity tools preferred
  
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
  
• 5-7 years of Information Technology experience consisting of 2 years of application development experience
  
• 2-3 years DBA experience in DB2 on z/OS and AIX platforms
  
• Hands on experience with database performance tools (Toad, BMC etc.,)
  
• IBM DB2 Certification preferred or willing to obtain
  

Additional Information

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK WITH CANDIDATES ON H1B VISAS OR CANDIDATES REPRESENTED BY THIRD PARTIES.