DB2 Database Administrator

Highmark Health

. Administer, maintain, and support DB2 databases across production and test environments .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $79,300 - $127,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and supporting DB2 databases, including performance tuning, disaster recovery, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in database design, SQL optimization, and mentoring teams on best practices.

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DB2 Database AdministrationSQL Performance TuningDisaster Recovery PlanningDatabase Design and OptimizationOn-Call Support

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Hard Skills

Database MaintenanceChange ManagementCapacity PlanningImpact AnalysisAutomation ScriptingTechnical DocumentationPhysical Database ModelingDatabase GovernanceIncident ResolutionFunctional Testing

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Z/OSUNIXLinuxWindows

Certifications & Qualifications

Vendor DBA Certifications

Industry Keywords

Health Insurance Business KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceAudit ControlsDatabase Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, maintain, and support DB2 databases across production and test environments
Design, create, modify, and maintain tablespaces, tables, indexes, views, packages, and plans
Implement database changes, upgrades, patches, and releases using change management and peer review processes
Support capacity planning, growth management, and storage utilization forecasting
Monitor and tune database and SQL performance
Conduct impact analyses and technical reviews for database enhancements and production rollouts
Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and problem management, including on-call support
Execute and test database backups, disaster recovery plans, and recovery strategies
Perform functional testing and validation after maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure changes
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, audit controls, and database governance standards
Provide database design guidance, SQL optimization, and technical consulting to application development teams
Mentor team members and promote database best practices
Participate in release planning, deployment activities, and post-implementation validation
Develop and maintain automation scripts and utilities
Maintain database standards, technical documentation, and operational runbooks
Create, develop, and review physical database models from logical models
Support application staff and business areas with database implementations
Establish automated monitoring for space and database availability
Establish high-availability best practices using third-party technologies and database features
Provide application support and resolve DBMS and computing-platform issues
Contact vendor support when needed
Participate in technical standards, procedures, audits, training, and departmental projects
Test and recommend tools and utilities for database management
Maintain professional contacts to monitor industry trends and best practices
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a US citizen due to contractual/access requirements
High school diploma or GED
1–3 years of experience in Information Technology
Vendor DBA certifications for the relevant DBMS preferred
Health insurance business knowledge preferred
English; no additional language required
Ability to provide after-hours and weekend on-call support as required
Ability to support DBMS technology and platforms including Z/OS, UNIX, Linux, and Windows
Travel requirement of 0%–25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
After-hours and weekend support/on-call compensation not specified
Vendor DBA certification preferred
Travel requirement of 0%–25%