DB2 Administrator

Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities DB2 Administrator are the gatekeepers to the many systems that run our company and our clients. As a Storage & Backup lead with IBM, you will have the opportunity to provide high-value IT services and leverage our leading-edge technology portfolio in our global network. Your work has a direct impact on the day-to-day productivity of our business by ensuring integrity of, and access to, our most important resource data. You will need to visit the domestic client’s offices / data centres on a daily basis or on an as-needed basis as part of this role.
Role and Responsibilities

• Installation and Configuration of IBM DB2 LUW on Linux Environments.
• Offer DBA DB2 support for application and development team.
• Performance tuning and troubleshooting of DB2 Database
• Perform Health check activities, monitoring, backup, space management, Maintenance i.e. Reorg / Run stat utilities
• Ensure integrity, availability and performance of DB2 database systems by providing technical support and maintenance.
• Experience with configuring and usage of Clustering, db2diag and notification logs, snapshot and event monitor
• Setup and maintenance of Data replication services using HADR.
• Ready to work on 24/7 shifts to support client requirement.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• DB2 node directory / catalogue configuration
• Monitor database performance and recommend improvements for operational efficiency.
• Assist in capacity planning, space management and data maintenance activities for database system.
• Perform database recovery and backup tasks on daily and weekly basis.
• Develop and maintain patches for database environments.
• Maintain database security and disaster recovery procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance of multiple databases.
• Monitor databases regularly to check for any errors such as existing locks and failed updates.
• Oversee utilization of data and log files.
• Manage database logins and permissions for users.
• 24*7 on call support for DB2 portfolio and applications
• Willingness to work in nights shifts or support 24 x 7 Coverage as per the Business needs

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications