Db2 Database Administrator - OpenShift / Db2U

Computer Task Group, Inc
Atlanta, GA, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source

Tech stack

Backup Devices BASIC (Programming Language) Databases Cron Data Migration IBM DB2 Database Queries Disaster Recovery Document-Oriented Databases Job Scheduling OpenShift Performance Tuning
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Z/OS Data Storage Management System Availability Database Optimization Database Performance Database Migration Kubernetes Information Technology Database Backup

Job description

  • Administer Db2 databases, including design, build, migration, performance tuning, backup, and restore activities.
  • Support Db2/Db2U environments running on OpenShift, including development support, storage management, and basic monitoring.
  • Assist with data migration from existing cDB2 environments to Db2 on OpenShift.
  • Design and implement database solutions within a containerized environment.
  • Work closely with platform, application, and infrastructure teams to support database deployments and modernization initiatives.
  • Configure and manage scheduled database jobs and maintenance activities using CRON, ESP, or similar enterprise scheduling tools.
  • Troubleshoot database performance, availability, and stability issues across both database and OpenShift platform environments.
  • Support backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Document database configurations, procedures, migration activities, and operational processes.
  • Preferred: Configure and support IBM Q Replication (QREP) for Db2 environments.

Requirements

  • Strong Db2 database administration skills with experience in Db2 z/OS and/or Db2 LUW.
  • Hands-on experience with Db2/Db2U on OpenShift or Kubernetes.
  • Strong SQL skills and database performance tuning expertise.
  • Experience with database backup, restore, recovery, and troubleshooting.
  • Practical experience with CRON, ESP, or similar enterprise job scheduling technologies.
  • Understanding of containerized database environments and OpenShift concepts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills.
  • Nice to have: IBM Q Replication (QREP) experience.
  • Nice to have: Experience supporting large-scale database migration or modernization projects.

Experience:

  • 7+ years of experience as a Db2 Database Administrator.
  • Experience administering Db2 in z/OS and/or LUW environments.
  • Practical experience deploying, administering, and supporting Db2/Db2U on OpenShift or Kubernetes.
  • Experience performing database migrations, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and production support.
  • Experience working collaboratively with application and platform engineering teams.
  • Experience with enterprise scheduling tools such as CRON and ESP.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

About the company

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today’s highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It’s a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.

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