Sr Administrator (Support & Operations)
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Database Administration
In short
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IBM DB2 database environments across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid platforms.
- Perform database capacity planning, performance monitoring, and optimization.
- Implement database standards, policies, and best practices.
- Manage database backup, recovery, and restore processes.
- Troubleshoot database incidents and perform root cause analysis.
- Design and support DB2 deployments on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Develop automated provisioning and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Support cloud migration initiatives.
- Optimize database resources for cost, performance, and scalability.
- Monitor database health and proactively identify performance bottlenecks.
- Tune SQL queries, indexes, and database configurations.
- Implement High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), and business continuity solutions.
- Support database replication, clustering, and failover mechanisms.
- Implement database security controls, encryption, and access management.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and support audit requirements.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Shell, Python, or PowerShell.
- Integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and self-healing capabilities.
- Collaborate with DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams.
- Work with application development teams during design, testing, and deployment phases.
- Participate in project planning, architecture reviews, and cloud transformation initiatives.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior database administrators.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Database Administration with at least 3+ years supporting IBM DB2.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong knowledge of DB2 LUW administration and architecture.
- Experience with database backup/recovery, HADR, replication, and performance tuning.
- Experience in Linux/Unix environments.
- Knowledge of scripting and automation using Shell, Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools and troubleshooting methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- IBM Certified Database Administrator (DB2) certification.
- Cloud certifications (Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Associate/Professional).
- Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized database environments.
- Knowledge of Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar DevOps tools.
- Experience working in enterprise production support environments.
- Exposure to other database technologies.
Benefits
- Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.
Skills
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HCLTechJob Posted
8 hours ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Hyderabad, India
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