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# IBM i Database Administrator

- **Company:** Ascii Group, LLC
- **Location:** Woodland, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** IBM System I, Databases, Data Recovery, IBM DB2, Database Design, Database Security, Disaster Recovery, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Indexer, Performance Monitor, Database Backup
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f1f961d0-4c4b-4f1e-afcc-9d08bf4e1aed

## About the Role

· Strong experience in IBM DB2 Database Administration.

· Hands-on experience with AS400 (IBM iSeries) system administration.

· Database performance tuning and optimization.

· Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

· Database security administration and compliance.

· Troubleshooting and resolving DB2 database issues.

· Query optimization and performance monitoring.

· Excellent communication and documentation skills"

· DESIRABLE_SKILLS

· Experience with large-scale production environments.

· Knowledge of HA/DR solutions on IBM AS400.

· Experience with capacity planning and performance management.

· Strong stakeholder management and communication skills."

· Skills: IT IS_AMS_Mainframe_DB2 Administration

· Experience Required: 8-10

Must Have Skills:

· DB2 DBA

· AS400 / IBM iSeries

· Performance Tuning

· Backup & Recovery

· Database Security

## Description

· Install, configure, and maintain DB2 databases on AS400/IBM i systems.

· Monitor database performance, availability, and reliability.

· Perform database backup, recovery, and restore operations.

· Troubleshoot database incidents and production issues.

· Implement and maintain database security controls.

· Optimize database performance through indexing, tuning, and query optimization.

· Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams on database design and deployment.

· Maintain database documentation, standards, and operational procedures.

· Support high-availability and disaster recovery initiatives.

· Stay current with DB2 and IBM i platform best practices. "