Remote DB2 DBA – AIX/UNIX Production Support

Peraton; Herndon (VA); Remote; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a DB2 Database Administrator to support, maintain, and enhance DB2 environments across multiple business applications and platforms in a remote setting. You will perform database administration, development, installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and production support within AIX and UNIX environments.

This role emphasizes reliability and secure operations across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate has strong SQL/PLSQL skills, experience with database objects, and a

Qualifications

• Citizenship required with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years, Associate 10 years, Master's 6 years, or HS diploma with 12 years.
• Experience administering and supporting IBM DB2 databases and related installations.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts and structures.
• Proficient in SQL, including writing and executing DDL, DML, and SQL statements.
• Experience creating and maintaining database objects (tables, constraints, views, indexes, triggers, procedures).
• Working knowledge of UNIX/AIX environments and shell scripting.
• Ability to develop and execute deployment scripts across environments.
• Familiarity with database deployment and change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform database administration, maintenance, and support for DB2 environments across various business applications.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 software on AIX and UNIX.
• Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and execute SQL, DDL, and DML scripts to support applications.
• Create and maintain database objects, including tables, constraints, views, indexes, triggers, and procedures.
• Read, troubleshoot, modify, and test UNIX shell scripts to support database operations.
• Develop and maintain database deployment scripts for development, testing, and production.
• Coordinate with development, support, configuration management, and operations teams to implement changes.
• Provide ongoing production database support, troubleshooting issues, and ensure availability and reliability.

Skills

DB2 Administration

UNIX/AIX knowledge

SQL/DDL/DML proficiency

Shell scripting

Database concepts

Deployment scripting

Troubleshooting

Production support

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

Master's degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

IBM DB2

AIX

UNIX

Job description

Peraton is seeking a DB2 Database Administrator to support, maintain, and enhance DB2 environments across multiple business applications and platforms in a remote setting. You will perform database administration, development, installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and production support within AIX and UNIX environments.

This role emphasizes reliability and secure operations across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate has strong SQL/PLSQL skills, experience with database objects, and a