What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Systems Lead - IBM DB2 Database Administration position at BETA Systems International?
Position OverviewWe seek a Subject Matter Expert to assume comprehensive ownership of critical IBM DB2 database services for a Maryland state agency. This position focuses on database administration, service management, vendor coordination, and operational compliance. The candidate will handle configuration and patching of the DB2 database, ensure system uptime, manage change control, coordinate remediation efforts, and lead recovery testing.Location: Baltimore, MD (Full-time On-Site)RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred.General Experience: 10 years in information technology with management skills.5 Years Windows Server Experience RequiredSpecialized Experience (MANDATORY): 5 years of hands-on experience working with and managing IBM DB2 within Windows Server environment.Primary Responsibilities• Monitor DB2 performance, identify degradation, and coordinate tuning efforts with vendors.• Serve as main contact for DB2 system issues and lead troubleshooting efforts.• Track system uptime against Service Level Agreements.• Manage change control for database environment and ensure adherence to policy.• Track and analyze incident tickets to identify trends and propose solutions.• Monitor backup jobs and ensure data protection mandates are met.• Script and monitor batch processes with automated alerting.• Lead annual disaster recovery tests with IT teams and vendors.• Test and validate backup and recovery strategies.• Review logs and security events to identify and remediate issues.• Lead audit remediation efforts with internal and external teams.• Track capacity utilization and forecast future needs.• Maintain database architecture documentation and system diagrams.Preferred Skills• SAP or WebLogic administration and patching• Windows administration• Automation experienceAdditional Requirements• Must pass government background check• Must be United States citizen or authorized to work without sponsorship• On-site work required Monday through Friday (telework may be approved at client discretion)• Direct employment only (no third-party firms) Powered by JazzHROuuNUsQEOe
Salary : $50 - $68