Confidential · 7 hours ago
SQL Database/IBM Administrator
Confidential company is seeking a SQL Database/IBM Administrator to manage IBM DB2 database administration for mission-critical business systems. The role involves ensuring database performance, availability, security, and supporting SQL development and reporting workloads.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and patch IBM DB2 environments
Manage DB2 configuration settings impacting performance, memory usage, and concurrency
Troubleshoot DB2-related issues affecting applications and users
Execute routine maintenance, upgrades, and migrations
Monitor database health, capacity, and storage growth
Optimize SQL performance through indexing strategies and query tuning
Own backup and restore processes; validate recovery and disaster readiness
Implement strategies to support reporting and analytics workloads without impacting production performance
Support internal reporting and analytics needs using SQL and reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports or similar)
Partner with business users to translate reporting and data requirements into performant database solutions
Support data flows for API and EDI integrations
Coordinate with application vendors and internal teams during incidents, upgrades, and troubleshooting
Manage database security, roles, permissions, and access controls
Support audits and enforce least-privilege access standards
Qualification
Required
3–7+ years of database administration experience with IBM DB2 (LUW and/or IBM i)
Strong SQL expertise including query tuning, indexing, and troubleshooting
Experience supporting production, business-critical systems with uptime and performance requirements
Comfortable working on-site and supporting scheduled maintenance or after-hours work as needed
Preferred
Experience in enterprise or operations-heavy environments
Exposure to API, EDI, automation, cybersecurity, or enterprise reporting tools
Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally