SQL / IBM Database Administrator (DBA)

SQL / IBM Database Administrator (DBA)

Highlights:

Location: Â Buckeye, AZ

Employment Type: Â Direct-hire

Compensation:Â BOE

Role Overview

This role will own  IBM DB2 database administration  supporting mission-critical business systems. The DBA will be responsible for database performance, availability, security, backup/recovery, and overall reliability.

The position partners closely with IT, operations, and reporting users to support  SQL development, reporting workloads, integrations (API/EDI), and data workflows  that support daily business operations.

Core Responsibilities

DB2 Platform Administration

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch  IBM DB2  environments.
• Manage DB2 configuration settings impacting performance, memory usage, and concurrency.
• Troubleshoot DB2-related issues affecting applications and users.
• Execute routine maintenance, upgrades, and migrations.

Performance, Reliability & Operations

• Monitor database health, capacity, and storage growth.
• Optimize SQL performance through indexing strategies and query tuning.
• Own backup and restore processes; validate recovery and disaster readiness.
• Implement strategies to support reporting and analytics workloads without impacting production performance.

Reporting & Data Access

• Support internal reporting and analytics needs using  SQL  and reporting tools (e.g., Crystal Reports or similar).
• Partner with business users to translate reporting and data requirements into performant database solutions.

Integrations & Interfaces

• Support data flows for  API and EDI integrations.
• Coordinate with application vendors and internal teams during incidents, upgrades, and troubleshooting.

Security & Compliance

• Manage database security, roles, permissions, and access controls.
• Support audits and enforce least-privilege access standards.

Required Qualifications

• 3–7+ years  of database administration experience with  IBM DB2  (LUW and/or IBM i).
• Strong SQL expertise including query tuning, indexing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting  production, business-critical systems  with uptime and performance requirements.
• Comfortable working  on-site  and supporting scheduled maintenance or after-hours work as needed.

Highly Preferred

• Experience in enterprise or operations-heavy environments.
• Exposure to  API, EDI, automation, cybersecurity, or enterprise reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally.

What Success Looks Like

• Databases are stable, secure, and performant under peak workloads.
• Backup and recovery processes are tested and reliable.
• Reporting and analytics workloads do not degrade production system performance.
• Data integrations run consistently and accurately.

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