IBM DB2 DBA

Seeking a IBM DB2 DBA to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. In this role, you will support enterprise database operations and lead critical upgrade efforts across multiple environments. You’ll partner with infrastructure and application teams to ensure stability, performance, and secure delivery of services for a large, complex organization.

Position Overview for the IBM DB2 DBA:

Lead and execute upgrades of IBM DB2 environments (including major version upgrades) with minimal disruption
Administer DB2 instances on Linux (RHEL), ensuring availability, performance, and recoverability
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to plan cutovers, validate outcomes, and resolve issues
Produce clear technical documentation, including upgrade runbooks and operational procedures
Requirements for the IBM DB2 DBA:

Hands-on experience as an IBM DB2 Database Administrator in enterprise environments
Proven experience planning and performing DB2 upgrades (including version-to-version migrations)
Strong Linux (RHEL) administration skills, including command-line troubleshooting and scripting/automation
Expertise in DB2 backup/recovery strategies, performance tuning, and operational monitoring
Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical teams