IBM Db2 Database Administrator

Description

We are seeking an experienced IBM Db2 Database and Platform Expert to assess, optimize, and evolve the IBM Db2 implementation supporting a TruckMate transportation management system environment. The consultant will identify and remediate performance, operational, and infrastructure risks while assisting with the migration of a large customer's live production Db2 database from Windows to Linux.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in IBM Db2 LUW, Windows Server, Linux administration, SQL tuning, and enterprise-scale database migrations. This individual will work closely with internal teams and IBM support organizations to improve database performance, ensure operational stability, establish best practices, and support business-critical systems throughout the migration lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

Assessing current-state Db2 architecture, configuration, security, performance, and operational processes.

Analyzing workloads, SQL execution plans, indexing strategies, schema design, locking behaviors, deadlocks, tablespaces, buffer pools, memory settings, capacity, and logging configurations.

Reviewing customer-developed SQL and optimizing or redesigning database interactions where appropriate.

Tuning Db2 for high-volume transactional workloads supporting dispatch, order management, rating, billing, settlements, operational reporting, and system integrations.

Diagnosing performance degradation, storage constraints, backup failures, replication issues, and production outages.

Optimizing Windows Server infrastructure including CPU, memory, storage, paging, security settings, antivirus exclusions, and networking.

Developing health check automation, configuration validation, backup verification, and monitoring standards through PowerShell or comparable tools.

Leading readiness assessments for Windows-to-Linux migration efforts and contributing to migration planning, testing, cutover, rollback, validation, and stabilization activities.

Working directly with IBM support and engineering teams to resolve complex production issues.

Designing and tuning Linux environments supporting Db2 workloads.

Establishing performance benchmarks and validating system performance before and after migration.

Producing assessments, migration runbooks, risk analyses, operational documentation, and knowledge transfer materials.

Skills

ibm db2, ibm mainframe, windows server administration, linux administration, sql performance, Enterprise Database Troubleshooting, truckmate, transportation management system, Transportation Logistics Industry Experience, Db2 HADR, Db2 Replication, Db2 pureScale, Clustering Technologies, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Certification, Telematics Platforms

Top Skills Details

ibm db2,ibm mainframe,windows server administration,linux administration,sql performance,Enterprise Database Troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

NA

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Broomfield, CO. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $95.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Broomfield, CO. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Broomfield,CO.

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About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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