Senior Database Administrator (DBA) - Hybrid Data Ecosystem
We are seeking an experienced Senior DBA with expertise in DB2 LUW and cloud database platforms to support enterprise-scale applications in a hybrid data ecosystem. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who excels in tuning, automation, and migration initiatives. This role requires a mix of hands-on technical leadership and collaborative support across multiple environments.
Key Highlights
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
Job Description
Compensation & Location
Location: Onsite in Marysville, OH
Pay Range: $61.00 – $68.00 per hour (based on experience and internal equity)
Schedule: Full-time, long-term contract
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, 401k, Continuing and on-demand education
📍 You must be willing to work onsite in Marysville, OH
✅ Sponsorship is available for this role
‼️ ONLY W2 – NO CORP to CORP – NO 3rd Parties
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in DB2 LUW and cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, MongoDB, etc.) to support enterprise-scale applications in a hybrid data ecosystem.
This role requires a mix of hands-on technical leadership, performance optimization, and collaborative supportacross multiple environments. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who excels in tuning, automation, and migration initiatives involving both on-prem and cloud databases.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement DB2 LUW and cloud database solutions in collaboration with development teams.
- Administration & Maintenance: Install, configure, and upgrade DB2 LUW databases and related software. Maintain database availability, integrity, and performance.
- Performance Tuning: Analyze and optimize queries, indexing, and partitioning strategies. Resolve bottlenecks and optimize overall performance.
- Security & Compliance: Implement robust access controls, manage roles, and ensure compliance with governance and security standards.
- Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain database backup, replication, and disaster recovery strategies to ensure high availability.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor database metrics and diagnose issues using advanced tools and performance utilities.
- Automation & Scripting: Create automation scripts using shell scripting, Python, or Perl for monitoring, maintenance, and deployment.
- Capacity Planning: Forecast storage and compute needs, ensuring scalability and stability across environments.
- Collaboration: Partner with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to design and implement efficient data solutions.
- Cloud Migration: Support and execute the migration of on-prem databases to AWS cloud environments.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience as a DB2 LUW DBA in enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of DB2 LUW architecture, utilities, HADR, TSA, and QREP.
- 5+ years of experience with cloud database platforms (AWS RDS PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, DocumentDB, MongoDB, Neo4j, Neptune, etc.).
- Expertise in SQL tuning and query optimization.
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.
- Experience with monitoring tools for performance and alert management.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to mentor junior DBAs and lead by example.
Desired / Preferred Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of Project Management principles and Agile methodologies.
- Experience working on large-scale enterprise systems.
- 3+ years of Big 4 consulting experience (preferred).
- Familiarity with DevOps practices for database automation and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with cloud migration and hybrid database strategies.
- Stable work history in large enterprise organizations.