Mainframe DB2 Administrator

We are GDIT. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country.  We are currently seeking a Database Analyst Senior Advisor / DB2 Administrator 

At GDIT, people are our Differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. The Database Administrator has overall responsibility for 

• Perform many related database functions across one or more teams or clients, including designing, implementing and maintaining new databases, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and configuration management 

• Install database management systems (DBMS) and provide input for modification of procedures and documentation used for problem resolution and day-to-day maintenance 

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to: schema updates, data replication, SQL creation and analysis  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:  

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or related technical discipline; OR the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. 

Required:  10 years experience DB2 Administration  

​Experience: 10+ years of experience in the following duties: 

• Primary database administrator for the DB2 subsystems for the DHCS mainframe 

• Provides tuning and performance recommendations, configures, and maintains and supports DB2 applications.  Provide technical assistance and production support to the development teams for DB2 related issues and concerns.   

• Provides DB2 reporting and system information for DB2 auditing, support DB2 audit tools 

• Monitor DB2 performance and recommend tuning to improve performance.    

• Also responsible for third party development tools from BMC. 

• Install and configure DB2 

• Install and configure DB2 related tools such as Insight and Catalog Manager 

• Production support and problem resolution 

• Ensuring recoverability by setting up proper backup utilities and procedures 

• Production monitoring and performance analysis 

• Performance tuning which includes but is not limited to improving indexing, rewriting SQL, and restructuring DB2 or Datacomm objects 

• Database design reviews 

• Reviewing and implementing database changes such as new tables, modifying existing tables, new indexes, and creating a variety of other DB2 objects as needed by the application 

• Scheduling or running utilities to maintain optimal database organization for best performance   

• Performing database recovery when necessitated by hardware or software failure 

• Providing guidance and support and debugging expertise to application developers 

• Participating in security audits 

• Monitoring application unit testing and system/load testing in development 

​Work Location: Hybrid based in Sacramento, CA. Expect to be in the office at least 1day a week.

Timeline: This position is not yet funded. It is expected to start in late fall of 2025.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:  

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

• 401K with company match  

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages  

• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career  

• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications  

• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from  

• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays   

​Please note: we are not able to sponsor/hold a work visa, hire on a business to business basis, or work with third party recruiters, for this job.