DBA - Database (Virtual)

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NTT DATA is currently looking for a DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) remote for our growing team in the UK and rest of Europe.

As a DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) , the primary responsibility is to design, administer, and provide support for database technologies, ensuring customer satisfaction through timely, high-quality delivery aligned to defined service levels, project schedules, and organizational standards.
The role requires maintaining and improving SLAs while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, standards, and security requirements. As part of a global support organization, the individual will leverage industry best practices to support diverse customer environments, maintain high service quality, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
The role demands strong technical expertise in IBM z/DB2 infrastructure, collaboration with stakeholders, and participation in training and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance overall service delivery.

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.
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.
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.
Typically 8-12 years Hands-on experience in IBM z/Mainframe environments with strong expertise in DB2 Database Administration, database support, performance tuning, security implementation, automation, disaster recovery, and production support.
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.
Experience with High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and replication technologies.
Exposure to automation and process improvement initiatives.
Experience working on large-scale, complex enterprise projects involving database architecture, implementation, and support.
Experience supporting critical enterprise and banking applications is highly preferred
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.
Banking and Financial Services domain experience would be highly advantageous.

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.
Ensure database availability, integrity, security, and compliance across supported environments.
Collaborate effectively with global teams, application owners, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
Contribute to strategic initiatives involving modernization, cloud integration, and infrastructure transformation.
Demonstrate ownership, accountability, and continuous learning to support evolving business and technology requirements.

IBM DB2 for z/OS Administration
IBM z (Mainframe) Technologies
Database Design & Architecture
Database Installation, Configuration & Upgrades
Database Performance Monitoring & Tuning
Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery
Database Release & Change Management
Capacity Planning
Root Cause Analysis
Data Migration & Conversion
Data Center Migration Support
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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