DBAdministrator

Title: DB2 Administrator with GCP

Location: Albany, NY

Duration: 30 Months

Client: State of NY DOL

Experience: 12+ Years

MOI: Virtual

• 72 Months of experience DB2 Database Administration Expertise:
  Experience in administering DB2 databases on Linux environments, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security management
• 84 Months of experience Red Hat Linux Proficiency:
  Experience in Red Hat Linux operating systems, including command-line administration, scripting, and system troubleshooting.
• 84 Months of experience Database Performance Tuning and Optimization Expertise:
  Analyze and resolve performance bottlenecks in Db2 databases, including query optimization, index management, buffer pool tuning, and workload management.
• 84 Months of experience High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) for Db2:
  Experience in setting up, configuring, and managing Db2 HADR solutions to ensure business continuity and data resilience.
• 60 months of experience Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Expertise:
  Experience with GCP services relevant to database deployments, such as Compute Engine (for bare metal instances), networking (VPCs, firewalls), storage (Persistent Disks), and IAM for access control.
• 60 months of experience Scripting and Automation:
  Experience in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl for automating routine database administration tasks, deployments, and monitoring.
• 60 months of experience Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving:
  Analytical and problem-solving skills to quickly diagnose and resolve complex issues related to Db2, RHEL, and their interaction within the GCP environment.
• 84 Months of experience Backup and Recovery Strategies:
  Experience in designing, implementing, and testing robust backup and recovery strategies for Db2 databases, including full, incremental, and log backups, and performing point-in-time recoveries.
• 84 Months of experience Monitoring and Alerting:
  Experience with setting up and utilizing monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Data Management Console, or GCP's native monitoring tools) to track Db2 and RHEL system health, performance, and to configure proactive alerts.
• 84 Months of experience Security Best Practices:
  Experience in implementation of security best practices for both Db2 databases and RHEL systems, including user and group management, access control, encryption, and vulnerability management.