Senior DB2 DBA - Harvey Nash : Job Details

Senior DB2 DBA

Harvey Nash

Job Location : New Haven,CT, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-11T08:08:14Z

Job Description :

Job Title: Senior DB2 DBA

Location: New Haven CT – Remote

Duration: Full-Time

Job Description:

  • Full Life Cycle Administration Primary skills DB2 Z/OS, DB2 LUW - Secondary skills SQL Server and Snowflake
  • Capable of leading DB2 Z/OS AND DB2 LUW projects
  • Recommends, installs, configures, monitors, and maintains Database Management Systems both on premises and in the cloud
  • Enforces Data Governance Policies, including database transactions and security audits
  • Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices
  • Provides Database Administration services in support of information technology and business project activities, often serving as a member of a project team
  • Troubleshoot, manage, and resolve incidents, problems, service requests, and change management assignments associated with Database Management systems across the enterprise
  • On-call and/or after-hours work as required
  • Design Database Backup solutions that are highly recoverable for all Databases across the enterprise. Frequently requires engagement with internal departments, external partners, and/or vendors
  • Monitors Database performance and responds to issues for all supported Database Management Systems
  • Monitor, optimize, and allocate physical data storage for all supported Database Management Systems
  • Analyze and review proposed Database Management Systems based on industry experience, research, vendor interaction, proof of concepts, labs, and compliance.
  • Install, set up, and configure Database Management Systems in support of information technology and business project activities, serving as a member of a project team
  • Upgrade, maintain, and administer Database Management Systems across all platforms, including initial installations, patches, and hotfixes
  • Enforce Data Governance Policies for all Database Management Systems across the enterprise
  • Work with application development staff to develop database coding standards, quality assurance policies and procedures, and provide recommendations for Database performance tuning
  • Accountable for the management and resolution of incidents, problems, service requests, and change management assignments for all supported Database Management Systems
  • Provides support & services (evaluate, diagnose & resolve) to other internal ITS departments for diagnosing Database performance issues and recommending solutions
  • Accountable for the backup and recoverability of all Databases across the enterprise
  • Responsible for monitoring Database performance and responding to issues for all supported Database Management Systems
  • Responsible for monitoring, optimizing, and allocating physical data storage for all supported Database Management Systems
  • Participates in disaster recovery & business continuity testing for all Database platforms

Skill Qualifications

  • DB2 Z/OS, DB2 LUW
  • Additional bonus skills: SQL Server and Snowflake
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with good work ethic and attitude
  • Willing to transfer knowledge on DB2 technologies
  • Ability to research, recommend, and develop cost-effective solutions
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Sound judgment in decision making
  • Requires application of specific Database Management Systems-related technical skills and expertise
  • Formulates and presents recommendations for resolving complex issues and problems to the Manager
  • Participates in the identification and evaluation of alternative design options and tradeoffs
  • Reviews, verifies, and improves designs against specifications.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills
  • Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to present ideas and solutions in business-friendly and user-friendly language
  • Highly self-motivated and self-directed.
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Operating Systems: Windows OS, Linux\Unix, Z\OS (Mainframe)
  • Database Management Systems: SQL Server on Premise, SQL Server Azure, DB2 LUW (Windows and Linux), DB2 on z\OS, Snowflake
  • Database Management tools and applications: SQL (SQL Server and DB2), stored procedures, Cron scheduling and VI Editor (Linux), SPF Editor and JCL (Mainframe), BMC Main view
  • Database Management scripting: in-depth knowledge of SQL, Stored Procedures in a relational Database environment
  • Network connectivity Protocols & Services: Including but not limited to ODBC, JDBC, FTP

Education and Experience Qualifications

Required:

  • BS or BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • 7 to 10+ years of experience in the administration of Database Management Systems or equivalent combination of training and experience

A reasonable, good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position is $60/Hr to $70/Hr with Limited benefits

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