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Database Administrator

Database AdministratorDatabase AdministratorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 1-10Since 1996H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

71 days ago

Salary

$120K - $145K / year

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Database Administrator

RAM Technologies

• Administer DB2 databases across AIX/Linux environments. • Manage DB2 on IBM Power Systems (PowerVM LPARs). • Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades. • Manage schemas, tablespaces, indexes. • Ensure high availability and adherence to SLA compliance. • Optimize SQL, buffer pools, memory, I/O, and locking mechanisms. • Execute RUNSTATS and analyze EXPLAIN plans for performance improvements. • Implement and manage monitoring tools (PRTG, Rapid7, and native DB2 tools). • Integrate database logs with SIEM platforms (Rapid7). • Monitor system health: CPU, memory, disk, locking, and query performance. • Manage storage utilization and tablespace growth. • Perform capacity planning and forecasting. • Optimize memory structures (e.g., buffer pools, sort heap). • Manage PowerVM resource allocation. • Manage backup and restore processes. • Ensure disaster recovery readiness and conduct regular testing. • Implement RBAC, encryption, and auditing controls. • Support compliance efforts (HITRUST, NIST, SOC2). • Support migrations (AIX → Linux, cloud environments). • Work with OpenShift and container platforms. • Contribute to ongoing database modernization efforts. • Provide performance tuning, backups, and routine maintenance for SQL server.

Job Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience with DB2.
  • Hands-on experience with DB2 on Power Systems (PowerVM LPARs).
  • Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning and optimization.
  • Experience with shell scripting (Bash and/or KornShell).
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
  • Exposure to OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.
  • Experience supporting or integrating with SIEM solutions.
  • Background in platform modernization initiatives.
  • Experience working in healthcare or other regulated environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Proven performance troubleshooting expertise.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to perform effectively in critical, high-pressure environments.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k) with match
  • life insurance
  • STD
  • LTD
  • 5 weeks PTO
  • paid Holidays

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