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SQL / IBM Database Administrator (DBA)
Buckeye, AZ US
2026-02-11
2026-03-13
Job Number: 27861
Pay Rate: $60000 - $100000
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Job Description
SQL / IBM Database Administrator (DBA)
Highlights:
Location: Buckeye, AZ
Employment Type: Direct-hire
Compensation: BOE
Role Overview
This role will own IBM DB2 database administration supporting mission-critical business systems. The DBA will be responsible for database performance, availability, security, backup/recovery, and overall reliability.
The position partners closely with IT, operations, and reporting users to support SQL development, reporting workloads, integrations (API/EDI), and data workflows that support daily business operations.
Core Responsibilities
DB2 Platform Administration
Performance, Reliability & Operations
Reporting & Data Access
Integrations & Interfaces
Security & Compliance
Required Qualifications
Highly Preferred
What Success Looks Like
"We are GTN –The Go To Network"
Highlights:
Location: Buckeye, AZ
Employment Type: Direct-hire
Compensation: BOE
Role Overview
This role will own IBM DB2 database administration supporting mission-critical business systems. The DBA will be responsible for database performance, availability, security, backup/recovery, and overall reliability.
The position partners closely with IT, operations, and reporting users to support SQL development, reporting workloads, integrations (API/EDI), and data workflows that support daily business operations.
Core Responsibilities
DB2 Platform Administration
- Install, configure, upgrade, and patch IBM DB2 environments.
- Manage DB2 configuration settings impacting performance, memory usage, and concurrency.
- Troubleshoot DB2-related issues affecting applications and users.
- Execute routine maintenance, upgrades, and migrations.
Performance, Reliability & Operations
- Monitor database health, capacity, and storage growth.
- Optimize SQL performance through indexing strategies and query tuning.
- Own backup and restore processes;validate recovery and disaster readiness.
- Implement strategies to support reporting and analytics workloads without impacting production performance.
Reporting & Data Access
- Support internal reporting and analytics needs using SQL and reporting tools (e.G., Crystal Reports or similar).
- Partner with business users to translate reporting and data requirements into performant database solutions.
Integrations & Interfaces
- Support data flows for API and EDI integrations.
- Coordinate with application vendors and internal teams during incidents, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
Security & Compliance
- Manage database security, roles, permissions, and access controls.
- Support audits and enforce least-privilege access standards.
Required Qualifications
- 3–7+ years of database administration experience with IBM DB2 (LUW and/or IBM i).
- Strong SQL expertise including query tuning, indexing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting production, business-critical systems with uptime and performance requirements.
- Comfortable working on-site and supporting scheduled maintenance or after-hours work as needed.
Highly Preferred
- Experience in enterprise or operations-heavy environments.
- Exposure to API, EDI, automation, cybersecurity, or enterprise reporting tools.
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally.
What Success Looks Like
- Databases are stable, secure, and performant under peak workloads.
- Backup and recovery processes are tested and reliable.
- Reporting and analytics workloads do not degrade production system performance.
- Data integrations run consistently and accurately.
"We are GTN –The Go To Network"
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