Remote IBM Db2 Database Admin for Performance & Security

Kreative Technologies, LLC; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreative Technologies is seeking an IBM Database Administrator to install, maintain and support IBM Db2 databases remotely. You will ensure databases are secure, available and performant for the applications that depend on them.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented and calm under pressure, comfortable handling routine maintenance and quickly responding to database issues while collaborating with developers and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/IT or related field.
• 3+ years administering IBM Db2 databases.
• Experience with Db2 LUW or z/OS, and strong SQL skills.
• Strong shell scripting and backup/recovery experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade IBM Db2 databases.
• Monitor health, capacity and performance of databases.
• Manage backup, recovery, and DR procedures.
• Control user access and security settings.
• Tune SQL and database settings to improve performance.
• Support developers with schema changes and deployments.
• Maintain database documentation and runbooks.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

3+ years IBM Db2 administration

SQL

Shell scripting

Backup, recovery & DR

Remote work ability

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field

Tools

IBM Db2

HADR

Job description

Kreative Technologies is seeking an IBM Database Administrator to install, maintain and support IBM Db2 databases remotely. You will ensure databases are secure, available and performant for the applications that depend on them.

The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented and calm under pressure, comfortable handling routine maintenance and quickly responding to database issues while collaborating with developers and operations teams.