Database Administrator
Core
Maintain performance, reliability, and security of DB2/SQL databases on AWS RDS, including upgrades, maintenance, and disaster recovery.
Role type
Senior Application Database Administrator
Builds
High-availability, secure, and reliable DB2 database environments on AWS
Domain
Cloud infrastructure (AWS) + Relational Database Management Systems (DB2/SQL)
Required skills
DB2 administration, AWS RDS management, database performance tuning, backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery planning, IAM integration, encryption, capacity planning, Linux/Unix/Windows administration, z/OS administration
Preferred skills
Cloud database platforms (Azure, IBM Cloud), HADR, replication, stored procedures optimization
Technologies
IBM Db2, AWS RDS, Amazon CloudWatch, CICS, Linux, Unix, Windows, z/OS
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain IBM Db2 databases hosted on AWS RDS; Configure and manage RDS instances, parameter groups, option groups, and storage; Manage database provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management; Implement and maintain backup, restore, snapshot, and disaster recovery strategies; Ensure database security and compliance through IAM integration, encryption, and access controls; Support database upgrades, patching, and maintenance windows; Monitor database performance using Amazon CloudWatch and diagnostic tools; Analyse database metrics and logs to resolve issues; Support database releases, migrations, and application deployments; Assist development teams with DB2/SQL performance tuning and data access optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
