Provide end-to-end DBA operations for IBM Db2 UDB and AWS RDS, ensuring high availability, performance tuning, security, backups/DR (HADR/Multi-AZ), monitoring, patching, incident resolution, data masking/archiving, scripting automation, and cost optimization across production and non-production environments.
Location
Gurugram/Noida/Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
Experience
8–12 years
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior DBA – IBM Db2 (UDB) with hands on experience in AWS RDS environments to provide end-to-end database operations support for enterprise-critical systems. The role involves ensuring high availability, performance, security, and compliance of Db2 databases along with managing cloud-based database services(AWS RDS). Strong understanding of cloud-native database operations is essential.
Key Responsibilities
Db2 (UDB) Core Responsibilities
- Provide operational support for IBM Db2 UDB databases (Prod & Non-Prod)
- Perform Db2 installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching
- Monitor performance, capacity, and availability; proactively resolve issues
- Manage backup, restore, recovery, and DR readiness (including HADR)
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
- Ensure database security, access controls, and compliance adherence
AWS RDS Responsibilities
- Manage and support AWS RDS instances (provisioning, configuration, patching, and upgrades)
- Monitor RDS performance using CloudWatch, Enhanced Monitoring, and Performance Insights
- Handle RDS backups, snapshots, point-in-time recovery, and cross-region replication
- Implement and support high availability (Multi-AZ) and disaster recovery strategies in RDS
- Optimize database performance in RDS (parameter groups, indexing strategies, query tuning)
- Manage RDS security configurations (IAM roles, security groups, encryption, auditing)
- Support troubleshooting and incident resolution for RDS instances
- Work on cost optimization and right-sizing of RDS resources
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong hands-on experience with IBM Db2 UDB administration
- Proven experience managing AWS RDS environments (any engine: Db2 on EC2, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
- Experience in production DBA operations in high availability environments
- Strong knowledge of HA/DR concepts (HADR, Multi-AZ, backups, failover mechanisms)
- Solid understanding of performance tuning (on-prem + cloud)
- Experience in data masking and data archiving solutions
- Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems
- Hands-on scripting experience (Shell, Python, or similar)
Nice to Have
- Experience in regulated industries (banking/financial services)
- Exposure to hybrid environments (on-prem Db2 + cloud RDS)
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database Specialty / Solutions Architect)
- Experience with multiple database platforms
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