Overview
DB2 Database Administrator
12-month contract (with potential to extend) | Adelaide, Melbourne & Sydney offices
About the company
Green Light is one of Australia's most successful and fastest growing IT services businesses. We offer a wide range of IT services in Security, infrastructure and Systems Integration to a diverse customer base throughout Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia and Europe.
About the engagement
Green Light is a growing consulting organisation known for its work in Telecommunications and System Integration Services organisations. We have a requirement with our client partner for a DB2 Database Administrator to join their team on a 12-Month contract.
Responsibilities
* Maintain continuous availability and optimal performance of DB2 databases supporting critical batch operations.
* Conduct regular administrative tasks including backups, restores, user access management, patching, and version upgrades.
* Proactively monitor system health and resource usage to identify and address performance issues.
* Collaborate with development and support teams to troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents affecting batch workflows.
* Contribute to the design and deployment of database structures such as tables, indexes, and stored procedures for new or updated applications.
* Implement robust security protocols to safeguard sensitive data and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
Requirements
* Must hold full Australian citizenship due to the nature of government-related work involved in this role.
* Demonstrated experience managing DB2 databases in a high-availability, enterprise-scale environment.
* Solid understanding of batch processing systems and their integration with database platforms.
* Strong skills in performance tuning, capacity planning, and system optimisation.
* Experience with backup and recovery strategies, user access controls, and patch management.
* Knowledge of data security standards and compliance requirements.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
* Experience on Datacom mainframe, IDMS and/or ADABAS is highly regarded but not essential.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
How to apply
Click APPLY or contact John – Senior Resource Manager for a confidential discussion with Green Light Worldwide.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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