Sr. Database Engineer (DB2)

Role Overview: As a Senior DB2 Database Administrator at Orion Innovation, you will utilize your DB2 expertise on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the organization's databases. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining the database systems while ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. Additionally, you will collaborate with other IT teams to support various applications and projects. Key Responsibilities: - Install, configure, and upgrade DB2 database systems on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms - Monitor and manage database performance, capacity, and health to ensure optimal functionality and availability while addressing potential security breaches - Perform regular backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning to safeguard critical data - Implement and maintain database security measures, including user access controls and data encryption, to protect sensitive information - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, optimize SQL queries, and tune database configurations to enhance system performance - Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, changes, and troubleshooting procedures - Prepare regular reports on database performance, growth, and capacity planning - Design and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures within security policies and standards to comply with relevant regulations and best practices Qualifications Required: - 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with specific expertise in DB2 on Linux platforms - 3+ years of experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and monitoring tasks - Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education, military, and work experience Additional Company Details: Orion Innovation is a premier, award-winning, global business and technology services firm that delivers game-changing business transformation and product development rooted in digital strategy, experience design, and engineering. They work with clients across various industries including financial services, professional services, telecommunications, media, consumer products, automotive, industrial automation, professional sports, entertainment, life sciences, ecommerce, and education. Orion is committed to protecting candidate privacy as outlined in their Candidate Privacy Policy. (Note: The JD includes the requested sections with relevant information extracted from the provided job description),