Overview
Remote
$40 - $50
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 24 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship
Skills
Auditing
BMC Control-M
CA-7
Customization
Database Administration
Debugging
Disaster Recovery
IBM DB2
ISPF
JCL
Mainframe
Optimization
Performance Tuning
Regulatory Compliance
SDSF
SMP/E
Testing
Workload Analysis
z/OS
Job Details
This role is vital to ensuring the performance, availability, and reliability of DB2 systems across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
Install, upgrade, and maintain IBM DB2 for z/OS subsystems and related tools
Apply patches, service packs, and recommended maintenance
Work closely with infrastructure and DBA teams to support DB2 environments
Troubleshoot and resolve system-level DB2 issues
Configure DB2 parameters and subsystems for optimal performance
Manage DB2 catalog/directory health, buffer pools, logs, and datasets
Perform workload analysis and capacity planning
Develop and maintain system-level documentation
Ensure proper security, audit logging, and compliance measures are in place
Required Experience
5 8 years of experience as a DB2 for z/OS System Programmer
Expertise in DB2 system installation and customization (SMP/E, JCL)
Strong knowledge of z/OS, SDSF, ISPF, and SMPE
Familiarity with automation tools, monitoring tools, and job schedulers (e.g., CA-7, Control-M)
Strong skills in debugging and performance tuning DB2 internals
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
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