Database SME PureScale Operations - 5850592

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The DB2 pureScale DBA will be a key member of our migration team, responsible for the successful design, implementation, migration, and optimization of DB2 databases on the pureScale architecture. This role requires deep expertise in DB2 pureScale technology, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced project environment. The ideal candidate will ensure data integrity, performance, and high availability throughout the migration lifecycle and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

Migration Planning & Strategy:

+ Participate in the development of migration strategies, methodologies, and timelines for moving existing DB2 pureScale databases to DB2 pureScale as part of replatforming.

+ Assess current database environments, identify dependencies, and recommend optimal pureScale configurations.

+ Develop detailed migration runbooks, rollback plans, and contingency procedures.

DB2 pureScale Implementation & Configuration:

+ Install, configure, and manage DB2 pureScale clusters, including shared disk systems (GPFS), Cluster Caching Facilities (CCF), and member instances.

+ Perform database creation, schema migration, data loading, and post-migration validation.

+ Implement and manage HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery) solutions within the pureScale environment.

Performance Tuning & Optimization:

+ Monitor and analyze DB2 pureScale performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks and implementing tuning strategies.

+ Optimize SQL queries, database configurations, and pureScale cluster settings for maximum efficiency and throughput.

+ Conduct performance testing and benchmarking before, during, and after migration.

Troubleshooting & Support:

+ Diagnose and resolve complex DB2 pureScale-related issues, including cluster failures, performance degradation, and data corruption.

+ Provide expert-level support during migration cutovers and post-migration stabilization phases.

+ Implement proactive monitoring and alerting solutions to ensure system health.

Backup & Recovery:

+ Design, implement, and test robust backup and recovery strategies for DB2 pureScale databases.

+ Ensure data recoverability and compliance with RPO/RTO objectives.

Capacity Planning:

+ Monitor database growth and resource utilization, performing capacity planning to ensure future scalability and performance.

Security & Compliance:

+ Implement and enforce database security policies, user access controls, and auditing.

+ Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and regulatory requirements.

Documentation & Knowledge Transfer:

+ Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for DB2 pureScale environments, migration procedures, and operational guidelines.

+ Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal teams on DB2 pureScale best practices

Collaboration:

+ Work closely with application development teams, infrastructure teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless migration and integration.

Basic Qualifications:

+ Minimum 8+ years of work experience.

+ Purescale Db2 administration and engineering experience with database migration separation skillset.

+ Must be able to work Central or EST hours schedule.

+ HS Diploma / GED

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's or Associate's Degree

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