[Remote] DB2 Database Administrator
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NTT DATA is a global business and technology services company. The company is seeking an IBM Z/Db2 Database Administrator to design, administer, secure, and support enterprise database environments, while contributing to production support, modernization, automation, and service improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Understand functional requirements and translate business requirements into technical database specifications
- Provide production support and release management for Db2 database environments
- Design, implement, and maintain physical database structures and configurations
- Build, review, test, implement, and support application database releases
- Implement and manage RACF/ACF2 Db2 security rules, access controls, and authorization mechanisms
- Build and maintain High Availability (HA) and replication environments to ensure business continuity
- Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and support teams to deliver stable and resilient database services
- Support database migration, upgrade, and data conversion initiatives
- Perform root cause analysis and provide timely resolution of database-related incidents and problems
- Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-management capabilities to resolve complex technical issues
- Provide consulting services on database performance monitoring, tuning, capacity planning, and optimization
- Coordinate with development teams during project implementations and release cycles
- Participate in infrastructure modernization, technical initiatives, and data center migration programs
- Support database evergreen initiatives including upgrades, patching, and compliance-related activities
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort
- Ensure adherence to ITIL processes, change management procedures, and organizational governance standards
- Deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing Db2 database services in a 24x7 enterprise environment
- Meet and exceed service-level agreements (SLAs) and operational performance metrics
- Proactively identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and service improvement
- Ensure database availability, integrity, security, and compliance across supported environments
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior team members and stakeholders
- Participate in production support, on-call rotations, and critical incident resolution when required
- Collaborate effectively with global teams, application owners, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders
- Maintain accurate documentation, operational procedures, and knowledge repositories
- Contribute to strategic initiatives involving modernization, cloud integration, and infrastructure transformation
- Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and continuous learning to support evolving business and technology requirements
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 8-+ years of experience in IBM Z/Mainframe database administration with strong exposure to Db2
- Deep understanding of Db2 database architecture, administration, backup and recovery procedures
- Experience in production support and database release management
- Expertise in database performance monitoring, tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization
- Strong knowledge of RACF/ACF2 security administration and access management
- Experience with High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and replication technologies
- Good understanding of ITIL processes, incident management, change management, and problem management
- Exposure to automation and process improvement initiatives
- Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience working on large-scale, complex enterprise projects involving database architecture, implementation, and support
- Strong understanding of enterprise database security, compliance, and audit requirements
- Experience in database migration, modernization, and infrastructure transformation programs
- Knowledge of z/OS administration and related IBM Z ecosystem components
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, automation tools, and database lifecycle management
- Experience supporting mission-critical banking or financial services applications
- Excellent problem determination skills and ability to identify, isolate, and resolve processing anomalies and system errors
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across global teams
- Banking and Financial Services domain experience would be highly advantageous
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending or health savings account
- AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance
- Participation in a 401k program
- Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits
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