DB2 UDB LUV DBA

Role: DB2 UDB LUV DBA (Database Administrator) Rate: $70/hour all inclusive Location: Cary, NC United States (Onsite) Visa Type: USC and GC DB2 UDB DBA with 10 year of experience in DB upgrade, maintenance and support. Planning, implementing, and supporting the migration of DB2 databases from the current environment to a newer version upgrade of DB2 databases to newer versions as part of OS migration from AIX to Linux or RHEL7 to RHEL9etc. Analyze the current database environment, assess compatibility with the target version, and plan for the upgrade. Develop and execute upgrade strategies, including patching, testing, and fallback procedures. Perform pre-upgrade and post-upgrade testing, ensuring all applications and systems integrate properly with the upgraded DB2 version. Coordinate and execute database migration in production, test, and development environments. Optimize and adjust database settings post-upgrade for performance and stability. Perform ongoing database monitoring and tuning during the upgrade process to ensure optimal performance. Apply patches and updates as needed while adhering to change management processes. Ensure the backup and recovery plans are functional and test backup restore procedures after the upgrade. Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during and after the upgrade process. Collaborate with application developers and system administrators to ensure seamless database and application performance post-upgrade Primary Skills: DB2 UDB LUV ( Distibuted), DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows