DB2 Database Administrator

Trigyn Technologies Limited; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Trigyn Technologies, Inc. seeks a Db2 Database Administrator in Albany, NY to manage Db2 databases on Red Hat Linux. You will monitor performance, deploy monitoring utilities, and automate tasks with Bash/Python/Perl.

Responsibilities include backups, tuning, HADR, security, and daily incident resolution. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. The role requires extensive Linux, Db2, and cloud experience, plus strong problem-solving and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• 72+ months of DB2 database administration on Linux environments (installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, security).
• 84+ months Red Hat Linux proficiency (CLI, scripting, troubleshooting).
• 84+ months of database performance tuning and optimization experience.
• 84+ months of HADR for Db2 (setup, configuration, management).
• 60+ months of GCP experience for database deployments (Compute Engine, networking, storage, IAM).
• 60+ months of scripting/automation for admin tasks (Bash, Python, Perl).
• 60+ months of troubleshooting across Db2 and RHEL environments.
• 84+ months of backup and recovery strategy experience.
• 84+ months of monitoring/alerting (Dynatrace, DMC, or GCP monitoring).
• 84+ months of security best practices for Db2 and RHEL.

Responsibilities

• Administer Db2 databases on bare-metal Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Monitor performance metrics: CPU, memory, disk I/O, buffer pool hit ratios.
• Deploy, maintain, and monitor Db2 monitoring utilities (IBM DMC).
• Develop scripts/tools to automate monitoring, maintenance, and admin tasks.
• Review alerts, dashboards, and Db2 logs to troubleshoot incidents.
• Perform RUNSTATS, REORGCHK, and REORG regularly.
• Apply patches and upgrades per change management procedures.
• Monitor and validate backups and recovery processes.

Skills

DB2 administration

Red Hat Linux

Scripting

Monitoring & alerting

Backup & recovery

Education

Advanced education

Tools

GCP

Dynatrace

Data Management Console

Bash

Python

Perl

Job description

Trigyn's direct government client has an immediate need for DB2 Database Administrator in Albany, NY.

Description:

This role involves administering DB2 databases on Red Hat Linux. The ideal candidate will possess technical expertise in these areas, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Perform administration of Db2 databases hosted on bare-metal Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments.
• Monitor Db2 database performance metrics, including CPU usage, memory usage, disk I/O, and buffer pool hit ratios.
• Deploy, maintain, and monitor Db2 monitoring utilities, including IBM Data Management Console (DMC).
• Develop scripts and tools to automate ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and administrative tasks for Db2.
• Review overnight alerts, monitoring dashboards, and Db2 diagnostic logs daily to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve critical database errors, warnings, and incidents.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including running RUNSTATS, REORGCHK, and REORG.
• Apply database patches and upgrades in accordance with established agency change management procedures.
• Monitor and validate database backup and recovery processes to ensure data integrity.
• Review Db2 security settings and user access privileges, and monitor systems for unauthorized access attempts.
• Document all administrative work performed, including system changes, issues encountered, and resolutions, and update knowledge base articles as needed.
• Respond to service requests and emails related to data management tasks, and prioritize work based on urgency and business impact.
• Participate in daily stand-up meetings to provide progress updates and report roadblocks to State supervisory staff.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Determines database structural requirements by analyzing client operations, applications, and programming; reviews objectives with clients; evaluates current systems; provides database support by coding utilities, responding to user questions, and resolving problems.
• Candidate is able to work independently, without assistance and provides guidance to others. May have an advanced education.
• 72 Months of experience DB2 Database Administration Expertise: Experience in administering DB2 databases on Linux environments, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management
• 84 Months of experience Red Hat Linux Proficiency: Experience in Red Hat Linux operating systems, including command-line administration, scripting, and system troubleshooting.
• 84 Months of experience Database Performance Tuning and Optimization Expertise: Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks in Db2 databases, including query optimization, index management, buffer pool tuning, and workload management.
• 84 Months of experience High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) for Db2: Experience in setting up, configuring, and managing Db2 HADR solutions to ensure business continuity and data resilience.
• 60 months of experience Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Expertise: Experience with GCP services relevant to database deployments, such as Compute Engine (for bare metal instances), networking (VPCs, firewalls), storage (Persistent Disks), and IAM for access control.
• 60 months of experience Scripting and Automation: Experience in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automating routine database administration tasks, deployments, and monitoring.
• 60 months of experience Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving: Analytical and problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose and resolve complex issues related to Db2, RHEL, and their interaction within the GCP environment.
• 84 Months of experience Backup and Recovery Strategies: Experience in designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and recovery strategies for Db2 databases, including full, incremental, and log backups, and performing point-in-time recoveries.
• 84 Months of experience Monitoring and Alerting: Experience with setting up and utilizing monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Data Management Console, or GCP's native monitoring tools) to track Db2 and RHEL system health, performance, and to configure proactive alerts.
• 84 Months of experience Security Best Practices: Experience in implementation of security best practices for both Db2 databases and RHEL systems, including user and group management, access control, encryption, and vulnerability management.

TRIGYN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and has been in business for 35 years. TRIGYN is an ISO 27001:2022 and CMMI Level 5 certified company.