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Kyndryl

Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator

Kyndryl

. Administer and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments for high availability, performance, and capacity management .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in administering and maintaining IBM DB2 for z/OS environments, focusing on high availability, performance tuning, and disaster recovery processes. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize database performance and ensure operational excellence in mission-critical workloads.

Highest-signal resume keywords
IBM DB2 For Z/OS ManagementDatabase Performance TuningBackup And Recovery ExpertiseDB2 Utilities ProficiencyMainframe Infrastructure Knowledge

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Hard Skills
DB2 AdministrationSQL OptimizationPerformance TuningRoot Cause AnalysisCapacity PlanningDisaster Recovery PlanningDatabase MaintenanceInstallation And ConfigurationUpgrades And MigrationsMonitoring And Troubleshooting
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem ManagementContinuous Improvement
Tools & Technologies
OMEGAMONSPUFIQMFBMC MainViewDB2 Admin Tool
Certifications & Qualifications
IBM DB2 For Z/OS Certification
Industry Keywords
High AvailabilityEnterprise Production EnvironmentsITIL PracticesMainframe EnvironmentsDisaster Recovery Exercises

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments for high availability, performance, and capacity management
  • Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and maintenance of DB2 subsystems and database objects
  • Execute and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes
  • Troubleshoot database incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures
  • Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL tuning, access path analysis, and buffer pool management
  • Collaborate with application teams on database design reviews, performance tuning, and issue resolution
  • Drive continuous improvements in database reliability, automation, and operational excellence
  • Support mission-critical workloads in integrated hybrid IT environments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 9+ years of experience managing IBM DB2 for z/OS in enterprise production environments
  • Expertise in database maintenance, monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
  • Hands-on expertise with DB2 utilities including REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, UNLOAD, REBUILD INDEX, and CHECK DATA
  • Experience supporting DB2 subsystem installation, upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and DB2 v11/v12/v13 version upgrades
  • Strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX, SMP/E, RACF, and mainframe infrastructure
  • Experience with database performance tuning, SQL optimization, access path analysis, buffer pool tuning, and capacity planning
  • Expertise in backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity support for DB2 environments
  • Proficiency with OMEGAMON, SPUFI, QMF, BMC MainView, and DB2 Admin Tool
  • Experience supporting 24x7 production environments, incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis
  • Experience supporting complex enterprise mainframe environments and 24x7 production services
  • Understanding of ITIL-aligned change, release, and service management practices
  • Experience working across system programming, application, storage, and infrastructure teams
  • Experience supporting disaster recovery exercises, audits, compliance reviews, or operational governance
  • IBM DB2 for z/OS certification or comparable demonstrated DB2 expertise

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible, supportive environment
  • Well-being support through Be Well programs for financial, mental, physical, and social health
  • Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
  • Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
  • Coaching and hands-on learning experiences
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Opportunity to travel