Database Administrator – DB2

Peraton

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

Posted 11/5/2026full-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. Proficient in SQL development and database object management within AIX and UNIX environments, ensuring database availability and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IBM DB2 Database AdministrationSQL DevelopmentUNIX Shell ScriptingDatabase Deployment ProcessesDatabase Performance Monitoring

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Hard Skills

DB2 Database InstallationDatabase MaintenanceSQL DDLSQL DMLDatabase Object ManagementDatabase TroubleshootingDatabase Backup and RecoveryHigh Availability ConceptsDisaster Recovery ConceptsDatabase Change Management

Tools & Technologies

AIXUNIX

Industry Keywords

Public Trust ClearanceEnterprise EnvironmentChange ControlsRisk Management Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Shell ScriptingSQLUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support, maintain, and enhance database environments across various business applications and platforms
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
Coordinate with application development, technical support, configuration management, and database operations teams
Provide ongoing production database support and troubleshoot issues
Help 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; Associate’s Degree and 10 years of experience; Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience; or 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 of relational database concepts and database structures
Working knowledge of SQL, including 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 and shell scripting
Ability to perform database administration tasks, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and software installation
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
Potential overtime eligibility
Potential shift differential
Discretionary bonus eligibility