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DB2 Database Monitoring & Administration IT Analyst - Mattel, Inc.
Software Engineer
Senior analyst responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing IBM DB2 databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity across enterprise environments.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor DB2 instances using performance metrics and alerting tools to ensure uptime and optimal performance.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as patching, configuration changes, and capacity planning.
- Diagnose and resolve database performance issues, including SQL tuning and resource contention.
- Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster‑recovery procedures.
- Collaborate with application teams to support database design, schema changes, and data migration projects.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience administering IBM DB2 on Linux/Unix or Windows platforms.
- Hands‑on experience with backup/recovery strategies, high‑availability configurations, and scripting (Bash, PowerShell).
- Strong analytical skills and ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.