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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # OCTO - DB2 Database Admin (DMV) (807218) - **Company:** The Midtown Group - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cluster Analysis, Databases, Data Integrity, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mining, Data Security, Data Warehousing, IBM DB2, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Failover, Monitoring of Systems, Network Connections, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, Z/OS, Enterprise Application Integration, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Sql Tuning - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://public-rest30.bullhornstaffing.com/rest-services/79IE1/query/JobBoardPost?where=id=21710&fields=id,title,publishedCategory(id,name),address(city,state),employmentType,dateLastPublished,publicDescription,isOpen,isPublic,isDeleted ## About the Role * 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! ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Data Fabric in Action - How to enhance a Stock Trading App with ML and Data Virtualization](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/253-data-fabric-in-action-how-to-enhance-a-stock-trading-app-with-ml-and-data-virtualization) - [System Resilience: Surviving the Software Storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/874-system-resilience-surviving-the-software-storm) - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Building Sovereign AI: Lessons from Deploying Secure RAG Systems using Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100108-building-sovereign-ai-lessons-from-deploying-secure-rag-systems-using-confidential-computing) ## Related Articles - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)