OCTO - DB2 Database Admin (DMV) (807218)

Join the Critical Core of the District of Columbia's Digital Infrastructure! We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled DB2 Database Administrator to support the DMV's mission-critical system. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing a sophisticated database environment that drives driver licensing, vehicle registration, and numerous vital DMV functions. If you thrive in high-stakes, high-volume environments and possess a passion for ensuring data integrity and system availability, this role is perfect for you., * Manage, configure, and maintain DB2 databases on mainframe platforms.

• Perform installations, upgrades, patches, migrations, and version controls.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize DB2 components.
• Implement and sustain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery protocols.
• Support database design, data modeling, and SQL query optimization.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to support enhancements and fixes.
• Maintain strict data security, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Analyze SQL performance and tune databases for optimal throughput.
• Support ongoing modernization, fixes, and strategic enhancements.

• 15+ years of hands-on experience with IBM DB2 (LUW or z/OS).
• Expertise in database design, data modeling, schema management, and SQL performance tuning.
• Proven knowledge of high-availability technologies such as HADR, replication, failover, and clustering.
• Experience supporting complex, high-volume transactional systems, preferably in government or DMV environments.
• Familiarity with ETL, Data Warehousing, and Data Mining.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and performance tuning capabilities.
• Knowledge of IBM utilities, BMC tools, and enterprise application integration.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with IBM batch jobs.
• Knowledge of server performance metrics, storage structures, and network connectivity.
• Familiarity with industry standards for database security and data privacy.
• Prior experience working with statewide or similar large-scale systems.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Demonstrated success in supporting mission-critical, transactional, high-volume database systems.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to support and collaborate with technical and executive teams.
• Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Bring your expertise to a high-impact environment and make a real difference in supporting the District's vital services. If you possess the skills and experience outlined above, don't wait-apply now and become a key contributor to the DMV's technological excellence!

The Midtown Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are a small, woman-owned business certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Operating from our headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide trusted staffing services nationwide. Our clients include thousands of the most prestigious Fortune 500 companies, law firms, financial organizations, tech innovators, non-profits, and lobbying firms, as well as federal, state and local government agencies. The Midtown Group is a multi-award-winning "Best Places To Work" staffing firm in Washington, DC (per Inc. Magazine)!!