DB2 Database Administrator

DB2 LUW Database Administrator – OpenShift/KubernetesOur client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a DB2 LUW Database Administrator – OpenShift/Kubernetes for their Charlotte, NC/ Raleigh, NC/Atlanta, GA/Remote location.Responsibilities:DB2 LUW AdministrationInstall, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM DB2 LUW databases.Design and manage High Availability Disaster Recovery (HADR) solutions.Perform database performance tuning and optimization.Monitor database health, storage growth, and resource utilization.Manage backup, recovery, cloning, and disaster recovery processes.Troubleshoot complex database issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).Support database migrations and version upgrades.Implement database security standards and compliance controls.OpenShift / Kubernetes AdministrationDeploy and manage DB2 databases on Red Hat OpenShift.Configure StatefulSets, Persistent Volumes (PV), Persistent Volume Claims (PVC), and storage classes.Manage DB2 deployments using Operators and container images.Troubleshoot container, networking, and storage-related issues.Collaborate with OpenShift platform teams for cluster upgrades and maintenance.Support containerization and modernization initiatives.Performance & ReliabilityAnalyze SQL execution plans and optimize complex queries.Perform database capacity planning and forecasting.Implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms.Ensure database availability and SLA compliance.Automation & DevOpsDevelop automation scripts using Shell, Python, or Ansible.Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines.Automate database provisioning, patching, health checks, and backup activities.Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps practices.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.IBM DB2 and Red Hat OpenShift certifications are highly preferred.Nice-to-Have CertificationsIBM Certified Advanced Database Administrator - DB2 LUWRed Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift AdministrationRed Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Typical Client Requirement Summary9+ years of DB2 LUW DBA experience3+ years of OpenShift/Kubernetes experienceStrong expertise in HADR, Performance Tuning, Backup & RecoveryExperience supporting databases in containerized environmentsKnowledge of CI/CD, Automation, and Linux AdministrationAbility to lead production support, migrations, upgrades, and modernization initiatives.Years of Experience: 10.00 Years of Experience9+ years of overall experience in Database Administration with strong expertise in IBM DB2 LUW, Linux Administration, and OpenShift/Kubernetes platforms.Seeking a highly skilled Senior DB2 LUW Database Administrator with experience in managing mission-critical DB2 databases across both traditional and containerized environments.The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of DB2 LUW administration, performance tuning, database migration, high availability solutions, automation, and OpenShift-based deployments.Exposure to enterprise DevOps practices and cloud technologies is highly desirable.Required Skills:DatabaseIBM DB2 LUW 10.x / 11.xHADRTSA / PacemakerBackup & RecoverySQL TuningDatabase Performance OptimizationData ReplicationStored Procedures and SQL DevelopmentOpenShift / KubernetesRed Hat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP)Kubernetes ArchitecturePods, Deployments, StatefulSetsOpenShift OperatorsPersistent Storage ManagementContainer NetworkingMonitoring and Logging ToolsOperating SystemsRed Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)Linux AdministrationShell ScriptingAutomation & ToolsAnsiblePythonGitJenkins / Azure DevOpsServiceNowPreferred Skills:DB2 pureScaleIBM Cloud Pak for DataAWS, Azure, or GCPTerraformPrometheus, Grafana, SplunkIBM MQKafkaOpenShift Data Foundation (ODF)Why Should You Apply?Health BenefitsReferral ProgramExcellent growth and advancement opportunities