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DB2 DBA

Company:
Robert Half
Location:
Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
Pay:
51.46USD - 68.44USD per hour
Posted:
August 18, 2025
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Description:

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to join our client's team in a 100% Remote role. This Contract to permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to manage, optimize, and maintain critical database environments within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of DB2 z/OS systems, ensuring their security, performance, and reliability while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain complex DB2 z/OS database systems to support business-critical applications.

• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and execute advanced tuning strategies to optimize efficiency.

• Implement and oversee backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.

• Collaborate with developers, system architects, and IT leadership to enforce database security policies and best practices.

• Automate administrative tasks to streamline database management and reduce manual effort.

• Lead efforts in capacity planning and forecasting for database growth and infrastructure needs.

• Provide mentorship to entry-level DBAs and contribute to strategic decisions regarding database architecture.

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.

• Recommend and implement significant changes to database design, collaborating with senior leadership for approval.

• Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data in case of emergencies.

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in database administration.

• Expertise in DB2 z/OS database systems and their architecture.

• Strong knowledge of relational database design and optimization techniques.

• Hands-on experience with performance tuning and advanced troubleshooting.

• Proficiency in backup and recovery procedures for large-scale databases.

• Familiarity with IBM Db2 tools and z/OS operating systems.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple database environments.

• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Fully remote

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