Sr Administrator (Support & Operations)

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Cloud Database Engineer – DB2 Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Engineer – DB2 to design, implement, administer, and optimize IBM DB2 database environments across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in DB2 database administration, cloud platform services, automation, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security. This role will work closely with application, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and highly available database services. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Database Administration & Operations • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM DB2 database environments. • Manage DB2 databases across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid platforms. • Perform database capacity planning, performance monitoring, and optimization. • Implement database standards, policies, and best practices. • Manage database backup, recovery, and restore processes. • Troubleshoot database incidents and perform root cause analysis. Cloud Database Management • Design and support DB2 deployments on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • Develop automated provisioning and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). • Support cloud migration initiatives, including database assessment, migration, and validation. • Optimize database resources for cost, performance, and scalability. Performance & Availability • Monitor database health and proactively identify performance bottlenecks. • Tune SQL queries, indexes, buffer pools, tablespaces, and database configurations. • Implement High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and business continuity solutions. • Support database replication, clustering, and failover mechanisms. Security & Compliance • Implement database security controls, encryption, and access management. • Conduct vulnerability assessments and support audit requirements. • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. • Manage user roles, privileges, and data access controls. Automation & DevOps • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell, Python, or PowerShell. • Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines. • Implement monitoring, alerting, and self-healing capabilities. • Collaborate with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. Collaboration & Support • Work with application development teams during design, testing, and deployment phases. • Participate in project planning, architecture reviews, and cloud transformation initiatives. • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior database administrators. • Maintain operational documentation and knowledge repositories. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications • Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in Database Administration with at least 3+ years supporting IBM DB2. • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Strong knowledge of DB2 LUW administration and architecture. • Experience with database backup/recovery, HADR, replication, and performance tuning. • Experience in Linux/Unix environments. • Knowledge of scripting and automation using Shell, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible. • Familiarity with monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • IBM Certified Database Administrator (DB2) certification. • Cloud certifications (Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Associate/Professional). • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized database environments. • Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar DevOps tools. • Experience working in enterprise production support environments. • Exposure to other database technologies s Key Responsibilities Cloud Database Engineer – DB2 Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Database Engineer – DB2 to design, implement, administer, and optimize IBM DB2 database environments across cloud and hybrid infrastructures. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in DB2 database administration, cloud platform services, automation, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security. This role will work closely with application, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and highly available database services. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Database Administration & Operations • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM DB2 database environments. • Manage DB2 databases across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid platforms. • Perform database capacity planning, performance monitoring, and optimization. • Implement database standards, policies, and best practices. • Manage database backup, recovery, and restore processes. • Troubleshoot database incidents and perform root cause analysis. Cloud Database Management • Design and support DB2 deployments on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • Develop automated provisioning and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC). • Support cloud migration initiatives, including database assessment, migration, and validation. • Optimize database resources for cost, performance, and scalability. Performance & Availability • Monitor database health and proactively identify performance bottlenecks. • Tune SQL queries, indexes, buffer pools, tablespaces, and database configurations. • Implement High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and business continuity solutions. • Support database replication, clustering, and failover mechanisms. Security & Compliance • Implement database security controls, encryption, and access management. • Conduct vulnerability assessments and support audit requirements. • Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards. • Manage user roles, privileges, and data access controls. Automation & DevOps • Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell, Python, or PowerShell. • Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines. • Implement monitoring, alerting, and self-healing capabilities. • Collaborate with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams. Collaboration & Support • Work with application development teams during design, testing, and deployment phases. • Participate in project planning, architecture reviews, and cloud transformation initiatives. • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior database administrators. • Maintain operational documentation and knowledge repositories. ________________________________________ Required Qualifications • Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. • 5+ years of experience in Database Administration with at least 3+ years supporting IBM DB2. • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). • Strong knowledge of DB2 LUW administration and architecture. • Experience with database backup/recovery, HADR, replication, and performance tuning. • Experience in Linux/Unix environments. • Knowledge of scripting and automation using Shell, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible. • Familiarity with monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications • IBM Certified Database Administrator (DB2) certification. • Cloud certifications (Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Associate/Professional). • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized database environments. • Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar DevOps tools. • Experience working in enterprise production support environments. • Exposure to other d