DBDatabase Administrator; DBA)

Position: DB2 Database Administrator (DBA)
Req e salary | UK/Europe:
Fully remote possible; occasionally Sheffield preferred

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees are key factors in our company’s growth, market presence and our ability to help our clients stay a step ahead of the competition. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

NTT DATA is currently looking for a DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) remote for our growing team in the UK and rest of Europe.

About the role

As a DB2 Database Administrator (DBA), the primary responsibility is to design, administer, and provide support for database technologies, ensuring customer satisfaction through timely, high-quality delivery aligned to defined service levels, project schedules, and organizational standards.

The role requires maintaining and improving SLAs while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, standards, and security requirements. The specialist will proactively identify automation opportunities, streamline repetitive processes, and implement solutions that drive operational efficiency and service excellence.

As part of a global support organization, the individual will leverage industry best practices to support diverse customer environments, maintain high service quality, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

The role demands strong technical expertise in IBM z/DB2 infrastructure, collaboration with stakeholders, and participation in training and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance overall service  this role, You will Understand functional requirements and translate business requirements into technical database specifications.

Provide production support and release management for Db2 database environments.

Design, implement, and maintain physical database structures and configurations.

Build, review, test, implement, and support application database releases.

Implement and manage RACF/ACF2 DB2 security rules, access controls, and authorization mechanisms.

Build and maintain High Availability (HA) and replication environments to ensure business continuity.

Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and support teams to deliver stable and resilient database services.

Support database migration, upgrade, and data conversion initiatives.

Perform root cause analysis and provide timely resolution of database-related incidents and problems.

Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-management capabilities to resolve complex technical issues.

Provide consulting services on database performance monitoring, tuning, capacity planning, and optimization.

Coordinate with development teams during project implementations and release cycles.

Participate in infrastructure modernization, technical initiatives, and data center migration programs.

Support database evergreen initiatives including upgrades, patching, and compliance-related activities.

Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Ensure adherence to ITIL processes, change management procedures, and organizational governance standards.

Required Qualifications Typically 8-12 years Hands-on experience in IBM z/Mainframe environments with strong expertise in DB2 Database Administration, database support, performance tuning, security implementation, automation, disaster recovery, and production support.

Deep understanding of Db2 database architecture, administration, backup and recovery procedures.

Experience in production support and database release management.

Expertise in database performance monitoring, tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Strong knowledge of RACF/ACF2 security administration and access management.

Experience with High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and replication technologies.

Good understanding of ITIL processes, incident management, change management, and problem management.

Exposure to automation and process improvement initiatives.

Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Desired Qualifications Experience working on large-scale, complex enterprise projects involving database architecture, implementation, and support.

Experience supporting critical enterprise and banking applications is highly preferred

Strong understanding of enterprise database security, compliance, and audit requirements.

Experience in database migration, modernization, and infrastructure transformation programs.

Knowledge of z/OS administration and related IBM z ecosystem components.

Familiarity with Dev Ops practices, automation tools, and database lifecycle management.

Experience supporting mission-critical banking or financial services applications.

Excellent problem determination skills and ability to identify, isolate, and resolve processing anomalies and system errors.

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