Senior Systems Lead / IBM DB2 SME

High-visibility, onsite DB2 leadership role supporting a mission-critical Maryland State system. Accelerated hiring timeline.OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Systems Lead / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide hands-on ownership and operational leadership for IBM DB2 database services supporting a mission-critical Maryland State system.This is a high-visibility, onsite role focused on DB2 administration, operational compliance, vendor coordination, system stability, and disaster recovery validation within a Windows Server environment.The ideal candidate is a seasoned DB2 professional who thrives in environments requiring accountability, rigor, documentation, and operational excellence, not just engineering.Time-Sensitive Opportunity – Immediate Responsiveness RequiredThis requisition is operating on an accelerated timeline. Candidates must be responsive, available for rapid screening, and able to provide required documentation promptly. Applicants who are unable to meet tight turnaround requirements may not be considered.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Oversight & Vendor CoordinationServe as the primary technical authority for IBM DB2 database operations.Proactively monitor DB2 and system performance, identify degradation, open vendor tickets, and coordinate tuning and remediation efforts.Act as lead escalation point for DB2-related issues identified by helpdesk or operations teams.Coordinate closely with State IT, central IT, and external vendors to resolve system and data issues.Manage and monitor all system interfaces, batch jobs, and file transfers, ensuring data integrity and continuity.Operational Management, Compliance & TrackingYou will have direct ownership of:Service Availability ManagementTrack DB2 system uptime against defined SLAs.Change ManagementEnforce rigorous change control; document, track, and obtain approvals for all DB2 changes.Incident & Service Desk AnalysisAnalyze incident tickets, identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and propose permanent fixes.Backup & Recovery OversightMonitor daily backup jobs and maintain detailed success/failure logs.Validate backup integrity and recovery readiness.Batch Job OwnershipDevelop scripts to monitor batch processes.Implement automated alerting and logging for failures or anomalies.Procedural Integrity & SOPsDocument exceptions to standard procedures.Assist in improving and formalizing SOPs based on operational findings.File Transfer MonitoringImplement logging, alerting, and audit trails for all critical file transfers.Disaster Recovery, Audit & Capacity PlanningLead and coordinate annual disaster recovery and recovery testing with State IT and vendors.Review OS logs and security events proactively to prevent incidents.Analyze external audit findings and lead remediation efforts.Track capacity and resource utilization to forecast growth, plan upgrades, and prevent bottlenecks.Maintain and update database architecture and interface documentation.Preferred / Bonus ExperienceSAP or WebLogic administration and patchingWindows Server administrationScripting and automation experienceRequired Qualifications (Do Not Apply If You Do Not Meet These)Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred)10 years of overall IT experience5 years of hands-on IBM DB2 administration in a Windows Server environmentDemonstrated experience with:Change managementIncident and problem managementBackup and recovery validationDisaster recovery testingAudit remediationAbility to work onsite in Baltimore, MD (Monday–Friday)(Telework may be approved at client discretion but is not guaranteed)Work on a mission-critical State system with real public impactLong-term contract stability with renewal optionsDirect ownership and authority — not a backseat roleCollaborative environment with State IT and enterprise vendorsApplication InstructionsQualified candidates must be willing to provide:Quick response time as this has a quick turn aroundResume using client-provided template (plus original resume)Proof of degree and certificationsSupporting documentation as required by the State of MarylandDue to client deadlines, only candidates who can respond quickly and submit required documentation on short notice will be considered.Company DescriptionTenacity Solutions, LLC (Tenacity) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded by our CEO, Gabriel Brown, CAPT, USN (Ret). Tenacity is an innovative company, leveraging talent, skill, and knowledge with cutting-edge and proven practices to deliver solutions and products that exceed customers’ requirements and surpasses their expectations. Tenacity immediately has become a leading technology and management solutions provider with a mission to advance healthcare services for specialized populations including Veterans and their families. Headquartered in North, Bethesda, Maryland (DMV), our talented resources are located across the United States. We bring diverse talent to design solutions that help customers with their greatest challenges.

Salary : $85,500 - $115,800