Description Our client is a leader in their industry and this is a long-term, multi-year assignment.
We are seeking an experienced
Senior DB2 z/OS Database Administrator to support and optimize critical enterprise database environments. This role serves as a primary DBA partner for application teams, providing technical guidance, performance tuning, and operational support for high-availability production systems.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in DB2 for z/OS, strong performance and tuning skills, and experience supporting complex environments with 24x7 availability requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with application teams to understand requirements and recommend high-level database design and implementation approaches
- Act as the primary DBA contact for application onboarding, upgrades, and major enhancements
- Monitor and optimize DB2 subsystem performance, including CPU, I/O, buffer pools, locking, and query execution
- Analyze and resolve performance issues using tools such as Omegamon, EXPLAIN, RMF, SMF, and native DB2 utilities
- Perform SQL performance tuning and index optimization in collaboration with development teams
- Plan and execute DB2 maintenance activities including PTFs, service packs, and version upgrades
- Monitor database health, performance metrics, and security events using built-in and third-party tools
- Configure alerts and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and compliance for critical production systems
Requirements Required Qualifications
- 5-10 years of hands-on experience as a DB2 for z/OS DBA in large enterprise environments
- Strong experience supporting mission-critical, 24x7 production systems
- Deep knowledge of DB2 z/OS architecture, subsystems, utilities, logging, and recovery
- Proven expertise in SQL tuning, execution plan analysis, and performance optimization
- Experience with DB2 monitoring tools such as Omegamon and mainframe performance metrics
- Strong understanding of z/OS concepts, including datasets, JCL, batch processing, and scheduling
- Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams on large-scale initiatives
- Solid understanding of SOX audit requirements and database security best practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing or highly regulated enterprise environments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-DBA stakeholders
- Proactive mindset with a focus on stability, performance, and continuous improvement
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