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DB2 for z/OS DBA (Contract – 3 to 6 Months)

Remote • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

Contract Independent

3 Months

No Travel Required

Remote

$125 - $140/hr

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Job Details

Skills

Strong DB2 for z/OS DBA experience
Expertise in DB2 maintenance | utilities | performance | and environment management
Ability to perform DB2 refreshes across environments
Solid understanding of mainframe operational practices
Broader z/OS experience is helpful but not required
Application side DB2 experience is less relevant

Summary

Location: Remote Contract Length: 3–6 months Start: As soon as possible Environment: DB2 v13 on z/OS 3.1

Our client is seeking an experienced, senior-level DB2 for z/OS Database Administrator to provide immediate support for production DB2 environments and assist with a critical DB refresh across environments. This is a hands‑on role focused on database administration, stability, and environment support/maintenance—not application development.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys deep technical DB2 work and wants to make an immediate impact.

About the Environment

DB2 v13 on z/OS 3.1
Largest production database: ~1 TB, 113 DB2 tables, 3.5 billion rows
Highly stable mainframe environment with long‑tenured technical staff
This role is one of two DB2 DBAs when fully staffed

Top Priorities (First 60–90 Days)

Keeping all DB2 production systems running smoothly
Performing monthly DB2 maintenance
Executing DB2 refreshes to lower environments for testing
Ensuring stability and reliability while the organization recruits permanent staff

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