About the role
We are looking for a Senior DBA - IBM Db2 (UDB)to provide end-to-end database operations support for enterprise-critical environments. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance, security, and compliance of Db2 databases, along with hands-on responsibility for data masking and data archiving solutions (Optim). Experience withAWS RDSis a strong additional skill.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational support for IBM Db2 UDB databases (Prod and NonProd).
- Perform Db2 installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching.
- Monitor performance, capacity, and availability; proactively resolve issues.
- Manage backup, restore, recovery, and DR readiness (including HADR).
- Conduct root cause analysis and drive preventive improvements.
- Implement and support data masking solutions for sensitive data.
- Design and manage data archiving strategies aligned with retention policies.
- Ensure database security, access controls, and audit compliance.
- Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts and maintain SOP/runbooks.
- Support AWS RDS environments for monitoring, performance, and troubleshooting.
Requirements:
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM Db2 UDB administration.
- Production DBA experience in large, high-availability environments.
- Solid understanding of performance tuning, HA/DR, and security.
- Experience with data masking and data archiving tools/concepts.
- Proficiency with Linux/Unix operating systems.
- Working knowledge of AWS RDS (additional/desired).
- Scripting skills (Shell, Python, or similar).
Nice to Have:
- Experience in regulated environments (banking/financial services).
- Exposure to multiple database platforms.
- Cloud or database-related certifications.