Senior DB2 Database Administrator
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This role is for a Senior DB2 Database Administrator with 10+ years of DB2 experience, requiring a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in SQL. It offers a hybrid work location in Wilmington, DE or Jersey City, NJ, with a contract length of over 6 months and a pay rate of $99,799.62 - $120,188.78 per year.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
546.3090909091
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🗓️ - Date discovered
September 19, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract type
Unknown
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Wilmington, DE 19801
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#TOAD (Tool for Oracle Application Developers) #Replication #BI (Business Intelligence) #SQL (Structured Query Language) #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #Monitoring #Database Monitoring #Computer Science #Database Utilities #Data Migration #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #DBA (Database Administrator) #Databases #DevOps #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Cloud #Migration #Azure
Role description
DB2 Database Administrator
Required Location: Hybrid/Wilmington, DE or Jersey City NJ City 3 days a week (need locals)
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• We need: Two senior DB2 Database Administrators with RECENT DB2 experience. We are seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our IBM IMS (Information Management System) database environments. The ideal candidate will ensure the availability, integrity, and performance of IMS databases, support application development teams, and implement database solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
10+ years of experience as a DB2 DBA, preferably with both DB2 LUW and/or DB2 for z/OS.
Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, and database utilities.
Hands-on experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., IBM Data Studio, Quest Toad, BMC, or other).
Strong understanding of database backup/recovery, replication, and high availability strategies.
Experience with data migration, upgrades, and patch management.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud) is a plus.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
IBM Certified Database Administrator for DB2.
Experience with mainframe systems (z/OS).
Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $99,799.62 - $120,188.78 per year
Work Location: In person
DB2 Database Administrator
Required Location: Hybrid/Wilmington, DE or Jersey City NJ City 3 days a week (need locals)
•
•
• We need: Two senior DB2 Database Administrators with RECENT DB2 experience. We are seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our IBM IMS (Information Management System) database environments. The ideal candidate will ensure the availability, integrity, and performance of IMS databases, support application development teams, and implement database solutions that align with business and technical requirements.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
10+ years of experience as a DB2 DBA, preferably with both DB2 LUW and/or DB2 for z/OS.
Proficient in SQL, PL/SQL, and database utilities.
Hands-on experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., IBM Data Studio, Quest Toad, BMC, or other).
Strong understanding of database backup/recovery, replication, and high availability strategies.
Experience with data migration, upgrades, and patch management.
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or IBM Cloud) is a plus.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
IBM Certified Database Administrator for DB2.
Experience with mainframe systems (z/OS).
Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools.
Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $99,799.62 - $120,188.78 per year
Work Location: In person
