Senior Db2 LUW DBA & Data Architect | Hybrid (Ashburn)

Anakim-Consulting-Inc; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Anakim Consulting is seeking a Senior Db2 LUW Database Administrator (DBA) and Data Architect to lead enterprise Db2 LUW environments across Linux (RHEL) and IBM AIX. This role focuses on data modeling, upgrades, high availability, and automation while partnering with development teams to optimize SQL and support modernization.

Location is Ashburn, VA with local on-site work and occasional remote options. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of DBA experience, DHS suitability, and a BS in CS or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of overall progressive hands-on experience designing, maintaining, and modernizing enterprise-scale database environments.
• 10+ years Db2 LUW administration experience on Linux (RHEL) and IBM AIX.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Shell Scripting (Bash/KSH), Python or Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and manage enterprise Db2 LUW databases across Linux (RHEL) and IBM AIX.
• Lead major database software upgrades, fix pack installations, and schema migrations.
• Develop and maintain data models using Erwin or Visio.
• Provide daily production DBA support, troubleshoot database errors, and optimize queries.
• Design and test disaster recovery procedures and high-availability configurations.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call support for critical environments.

Skills

Db2 LUW administration

Data modeling

HADR/DR

Scripting/Automation

SQL tuning

ETL & data movement

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Erwin

Visio

IBM Db2 Performance Expert

db2top

Datadog

SolarWinds

Python

Ansible

Pacemaker/TSAMP

Job description

Anakim Consulting is seeking a Senior Db2 LUW Database Administrator (DBA) and Data Architect to lead enterprise Db2 LUW environments across Linux (RHEL) and IBM AIX. This role focuses on data modeling, upgrades, high availability, and automation while partnering with development teams to optimize SQL and support modernization.

Location is Ashburn, VA with local on-site work and occasional remote options. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of DBA experience, DHS suitability, and a BS in CS or