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# DB2 DBA & Modernization Lead

- **Company:** Infinite Computer Solutions (ICS)
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, IBM AIX, Architectural Patterns, C Sharp (Programming Language), Unix, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Structures, IBM DB2, Korn Shell, SQL Databases, Scripting
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f874fb51-2574-4e05-886c-d6f9991a6d28

## About the Role

* Core Expertise: Solid experience as an IBM DB2 DBA in enterprise production environments.
 * OS & Scripting: Hands-on proficiency with IBM AIX (Unix), Windows OS, and KornShell (ksh) scripting.
 * App Dev Awareness: Familiarity with C#/.NET environments and modernizing legacy or mainframe environments.
 * Growth Mindset: High learning agility with a track record of adapting quickly to new technologies and guiding engineering teams.

## Description

We are looking for a Senior DB2 Database Administrator & Modernization Lead to drive our enterprise database systems into the future.
In this key role, you will balance core DB2 administration on AIX and Windows with hands-on technical leadership bridging the gap between legacy mainframe data structures and modern C#/.NET application architectures., * DB2 Administration: Manage, tune, and back up mission-critical IBM DB2 databases across AIX and Windows operating systems.

 * Production Updates: Plan and execute seamless database deployments, schema updates, patches, and migrations with minimal disruption.
 * Automation & Scripting: Maintain and optimize KornShell (ksh) and Windows scripts for routine DBA tasks, ETL, and monitoring.
 * Legacy Modernization: Lead data modernization efforts, transitioning legacy/mainframe structures into modern architectures.
 * Engineering Leadership: Partner with C#/.NET software teams to optimize SQL queries, design database schemas, and establish engineering standards.


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