Database Administrator – DB2

Peraton

. Support, maintain, and enhance DB2 database environments across various business applications and platforms .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering and supporting IBM DB2 database environments, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting within AIX and UNIX platforms. Proficient in SQL development and database object management, ensuring database availability and reliability across multiple environments.

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IBM DB2 Database AdministrationSQL DevelopmentAIX/UNIX EnvironmentsDatabase Object ManagementDatabase Deployment Processes

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Hard Skills

DB2 Database InstallationDB2 Database ConfigurationSQL ScriptingDDL/DML ExecutionDatabase MaintenanceShell ScriptingDatabase Performance TuningBackup and Recovery ConceptsHigh Availability ConceptsDisaster Recovery Concepts

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Clearance

Industry Keywords

Relational Database ConceptsDatabase Change ManagementRelease ManagementEnterprise Environment SupportRisk Management Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, maintain, and enhance DB2 database environments across various business applications and platforms
Perform database administration, development, installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and production support within AIX and UNIX environments
Perform database administration, maintenance, and support for DB2 database environments
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database software across AIX and UNIX
Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and execute SQL, DDL, and DML scripts
Create and maintain database objects, including tables, constraints, triggers, views, stored procedures, functions, and packages
Read, troubleshoot, modify, and test UNIX shell scripts
Develop and maintain database deployment scripts across development, testing, and production environments
Coordinate with application development, technical support, configuration management, and database operations teams to implement database changes
Provide ongoing production database support and troubleshooting while helping ensure database availability, stability, and reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust level clearance
Must undergo a pre-employment credit check as required by the Customer
Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience; an Associate’s Degree and 10 years of experience; a Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience; or a High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of experience
Experience administering and supporting IBM DB2 database environments
Experience with DB2 database installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Knowledge and understanding of relational database concepts, database structures, and procedural programming
Working knowledge of SQL, including writing and executing DDL, DML, and SQL statements
Experience creating, modifying, and maintaining database objects, including tables, constraints, views, indexes, triggers, stored procedures, and packages
Basic understanding of database development concepts and SQL/PL/SQL programming
Working knowledge of UNIX or AIX environments, including reading, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing shell scripts
Ability to perform database administration tasks, including database maintenance, troubleshooting, software installation, and configuration
Understanding of database deployment processes and ability to develop and execute deployment scripts across multiple environments
Preferred: experience supporting databases within AIX and UNIX operating system environments
Preferred: experience writing and maintaining SQL and PL/SQL scripts
Preferred: experience with database performance monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting
Preferred: familiarity with database change management, release management, and deployment processes
Preferred: experience supporting production databases in an enterprise environment
Preferred: knowledge of database backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts
Preferred: experience working with application development teams and supporting moderately complex software applications
Preferred: familiarity with enterprise operational procedures, change controls, and risk management practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Health savings account
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay