IBM Hiring for DB2 Systems Admin at Bengaluru, Karnataka Full Time

Introduction

Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As DB2 Database Administrator, you are responsible to provide technical support with high degree of Customer Happiness by meeting Service Level Agreements (SLA) and process compliance. You will perform business impact analysis and risk assessments to reduce the likelihood of significant service outage or disasters.

Come join our team of IBM experts, who are leaders with vision, distinguished engineers and IT architects who have worked with thousands of clients to transform enterprise IT, migrate to cloud, apply automation, and ensure business continuity. We help client run their IT better, accelerate innovation and deliver unmatched performance with the power automation. DB2 specifically hands on experience on HADR environment. Hence please check with the candidate whether they have the working exposure on HADR environment along with troubleshooting exposure before sending to us for further screening.

Role and Responsibilities:
3 – 6 years of increasing knowledge of at least one technical skill core module such as: DB2.

Understand principles of devops and automation.

Understand fundamentals of version upgrades.

Basics of ITIL/process knowledge (SLA’s/KPI’s).

Knowledge of ticketing and monitoring tools.

Knowledge of agile principles and scrum practices.

Should have a positive attitude and a growth mindset.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Minimum 2+ years in IBM DB2, DB2 HADR, DB2 Tools install, configure, and upgrade

Demonstrable experience in Support, designing, troubleshooting of above technology

Ability to articulate best practices during implementation

Proven experience in risk-based systems running on UNIX / LINUX platforms along with OS clustering, partitioning and virtualization

Demonstrated experience in handling day-to-day Operation, Alert, Incident support, Migration and break-fix support

Willingness to work in nights shifts or support 24 x 7 Coverage as per the Business needs

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

This role will require you to be hands on technical.

This role will require you work both as individual contributor or in a team of experienced Application Server Administrators and support 24X7X365 operations, as the requirement may be.

As this is a client facing role, there will be interaction with the clients.

Installation, implementation, upgrading, performance, security, patching and monitoring of DB2 Database servers

Administer, monitor, troubleshoot application server configuration and performance.

Configuration and troubleshooting of DB2 HADR

Timely security patching and applying support fixes as required.

Role management and User administration.

Space administration on application servers.

About Business Unit

We, at the IBM Chief Information Office (CIO) are a dynamic group of business, strategy and technology professionals, who provide top-of-the-line industry consulting, application and business process delivery, and follow agile values and principles. CIO is at the forefront of the digital reinvention of key applications used across IBM globally, providing value-led and asset-powered end-to-end solutions.

We are a cross-functional organization that provides IT applications and infrastructure services to IBM Business Units and to IBMers worldwide. Our mission is to provide a productive environment for everyone at IBM. We do this by leading with Design to drive simplicity and ease of use, Engineering the systems that own the business, and Innovating to transform the business. We continually Deepen our Agile practices while ensuring we Secure the Enterprise.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

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Being You @ IBM

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