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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in IBM DB2 for z/OS Database Administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and disaster recovery. Proficient in managing database security and compliance while supporting 24x7 production environments and coordinating with cross-functional teams.
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IBM DB2 For Z/OS Database AdministrationDB2 Utilities ExpertiseDatabase Performance TuningBackup And Recovery PlanningITIL Processes Knowledge
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Hard Skills
DB2 InstallationDatabase ConfigurationSQL OptimizationCapacity PlanningDatabase Security ManagementREXX ScriptingJCL ProficiencyPerformance MonitoringDisaster Recovery ProceduresObject Management Activities
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsProblem ManagementIncident Resolution
Tools & Technologies
OMEGAMONSPUFIQMFBMC MainViewDB2 Admin Tool
Certifications & Qualifications
IBM DB2 For Z/OS Certifications
Industry Keywords
Mainframe InfrastructureLarge-Scale Enterprise EnvironmentsProduction EnvironmentsChange ManagementService Delivery Operations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Administer and support DB2 for z/OS database environments
- Monitor database health, performance, availability, and capacity utilization
- Perform database installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades
- Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
- Analyze and resolve database-related incidents, problems, and performance issues
- Support application teams with database design reviews, SQL tuning, and troubleshooting activities
- Perform object management activities, including creation and modification of databases, tablespaces, indexes, and related objects
- Support 24x7 production environments, incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis
- Coordinate with system programmers, application teams, storage teams, and infrastructure stakeholders
- Support global delivery and customer-facing environments
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong experience in IBM DB2 for z/OS Database Administration in large-scale enterprise and production environments
- 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 version upgrades (DB2 v11/v12/v13)
- 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 in monitoring and troubleshooting DB2 issues using OMEGAMON, SPUFI, QMF, BMC MainView, and DB2 Admin Tool
- Experience managing database security, authorizations, auditing, compliance, and RACF coordination
- Ability to automate operational tasks and health checks using REXX, JCL, and scripting techniques
- Experience supporting 24x7 production environments, incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis
- Experience supporting large-scale enterprise mainframe environments
- Strong understanding of ITIL processes, change management, release management, and service delivery operations
- Ability to coordinate with system programmers, application teams, storage teams, and infrastructure stakeholders
- Experience in disaster recovery exercises, audits, compliance reviews, and operational governance
- Strong communication skills with the ability to support global delivery and customer-facing environments
- IBM DB2 for z/OS certifications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible, supportive environment
- Well-being support through Be Well programs covering financial, mental, physical, and social health
- Hands-on experience and learning opportunities
- Opportunities to certify in major platforms
- Personalized development goals and continuous feedback
- Certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon
- Coaching and hands-on experiences
- Cutting-edge learning opportunities
- Hybrid-friendly culture