Database Administrator

RAM Technologies

Database Administrator responsible for managing IBM DB2 environments and SQL Server optimization. Ensuring high availability, security, and performance of mission-critical databases.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudKubernetesLinuxMS SQL ServerOpenShiftShell ScriptingSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer DB2 databases across AIX/Linux environments.
Manage DB2 on IBM Power Systems (PowerVM LPARs).
Perform installation, configuration, patching, and upgrades.
Manage schemas, tablespaces, indexes.
Ensure high availability and adherence to SLA compliance.
Optimize SQL, buffer pools, memory, I/O, and locking mechanisms.
Execute RUNSTATS and analyze EXPLAIN plans for performance improvements.
Implement and manage monitoring tools (PRTG, Rapid7, and native DB2 tools).
Integrate database logs with SIEM platforms (Rapid7).
Monitor system health: CPU, memory, disk, locking, and query performance.
Manage storage utilization and tablespace growth.
Perform capacity planning and forecasting.
Optimize memory structures (e.g., buffer pools, sort heap).
Manage PowerVM resource allocation.
Manage backup and restore processes.
Ensure disaster recovery readiness and conduct regular testing.
Implement RBAC, encryption, and auditing controls.
Support compliance efforts (HITRUST, NIST, SOC2).
Support migrations (AIX → Linux, cloud environments).
Work with OpenShift and container platforms.
Contribute to ongoing database modernization efforts.
Provide performance tuning, backups, and routine maintenance for SQL server.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience with DB2.
Hands-on experience with DB2 on Power Systems (PowerVM LPARs).
Strong expertise in SQL performance tuning and optimization.
Experience with shell scripting (Bash and/or KornShell).
Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server.
Familiarity with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Exposure to OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.
Experience supporting or integrating with SIEM solutions.
Background in platform modernization initiatives.
Experience working in healthcare or other regulated environments.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Proven performance troubleshooting expertise.
High level of attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to perform effectively in critical, high-pressure environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) with match
life insurance
STD
LTD
5 weeks PTO
paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

DB2SQL performance tuningshell scriptingMicrosoft SQL ServerRed Hat Enterprise LinuxOpenShiftKubernetesdatabase modernizationdisaster recoverycapacity planning

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical thinkingattention to detailcommunicationperformance troubleshooting