Db2 Database Administrator

**Join My Client's Dynamic Team as a DB2 Database Administrator**

Why Choose Them?
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work with industry-leading database technologies such as DB2, Oracle, and Postgres. You'll have the chance to expand your skills and knowledge while ensuring the seamless operation of our enterprise databases.
- Challenging Projects: Be part of a team responsible for designing and implementing databases within our corporate data model. You'll also play a vital role in database upgrade/migration, performance tuning, capacity planning, and implementing security measures.
- Collaboration and Growth: Collaborate with a talented technical team lead and contribute to the successful delivery of projects and BAU activities. We value continuous learning and offer opportunities for professional development to enhance your expertise in database administration and related technologies.
- Work-Life Balance: While we may require occasional out-of-hours support and travel to various sites, we strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Your dedication and hard work will be recognized and rewarded within our supportive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Install, upgrade, and patch DB2 databases, ensuring optimal performance and data availability.
- Develop and implement database backup and recovery plans, adhering to best practices.
- Perform database migration and housekeeping tasks within the corporate data model.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review project requests and ensure database services align with business objectives.
- Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues, proactively addressing any concerns.
- Maintain database security policies and procedures, implementing necessary measures to safeguard data.
- Contribute to the development and practice of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Act as part of an out-of-hours support team, providing expert assistance when required.

**Key Skills**:

- Extensive experience in DB2 production database administration, supporting large environments.
- Expert-level knowledge in DB2 installation, upgrade, patching, and performance tuning.
- Proficiency in database backup and recovery using TSM technologies.
- Solid understanding of AIX administration and experience in upgrading the OS.
- Strong knowledge of database security, encryption, high-availability, disaster recovery, and replication.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and systematic problem analysis abilities.
- Understanding of SAN/NAS storage architecture.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Tertiary qualifications in a computing discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, showcasing expertise in DB2 Database Administration.
- Expert knowledge of AIX Operating System and IBM WebSphere Administration.

**Special Circumstances**:

- Eligibility to legally work in Australia is a must.
- Eligible to obtain a Security Clearance and willing to undertake a Police Check
- Willingness to work reasonable additional hours and be on-call as necessary.
- Flexibility for occasional travel to various sites, interstate, or overseas.

**Joining Akkodis**
- Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
- Consultant gatherings events
- Akkodis SME meet ups/information sessions
- EAP Support Program
- Dedicated Account Management Support Team

**Akkodis**, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines - Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy.