Program Description: The client is seeking an IBM DB2 Database Administrator responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing the DB2 database environment that supports the DESTINY application. This role will ensure high availability, performance, data integrity, and seamless operation of the DMV’s mission‑critical systems. Role Description The role will require you to manage, configure, and maintain DB2 databases running on mainframe platforms. Perform database installation, upgrades, patches, migrations, and version management. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and tune DB2 components to ensure high availability. Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to meet OCTO/DMV continuity requirements. Responsibilities: The Senior DB2 database administrator position requires in-depth knowledge of IBMDB2 database background using with IBM Utilities and BMC tools. ·Support the DESTINY application team by optimizing database queries, stored procedures, packages, and triggers. ·Work closely with developers to integrate enhancements, fixes, and new functionalities aligned with business needs. ·Ensure application releases and data model changes are synchronized with database environments. ·Maintain data integrity through robust data validation, referential integrity, and error-handling practices. ·Enforce database security standards, user access controls, and audit requirements consistent with DC government policies. ·Support compliance with privacy and data protection rules applicable to DMV‑related personal information. ·Use DB2 monitoring tools to proactively identify performance bottlenecks. ·Analyze SQL performance, query execution plans, and recommend optimizations. ·Tune databases, memory pools, indexes, and storage structures for improved system throughput. ·Support ongoing fixes, enhancements, and modernization efforts related to the DESTINY system. ·Collaborate with OCTO infrastructure teams on server performance, storage, and network connectivity affecting DB2. ·Implement schema modifications, table restructuring, indexing strategies, and partitioning as required. ·Provides technical knowledge and support to District agencies, personnel, and additional stakeholders Required Skillsets 16 yrs. database design, documentation, and coding 16 yrs. SQL experience 16 yrs. designing and implementing reports and report interfaces Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience strong hands on experience with IBM DB2 (LUW or z/OS depending on environment). -16 Years knowledge of high availability technologies (HADR, replication, failover, clustering). -10Years Familiarity with ETL processes, Data Mining, Data Storage, Data warehousing -10 Years