Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users Install and test new versions DB2 Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly Carry out capacity planning Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database. Support and management of distributed DB2 connections.