DBA Mainframe Modernization

Remote • Posted 18 hours ago • Updated 18 hours ago
Contract W2
6 Months
No Travel Required
Remote
Depends on Experience
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Skills

  • DB2
  • LUW

Summary

Role: DBA Mainframe Modernization

Location: Remote 100%

Duration: 6+ Months Contract

 

 

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end database migration projects including DB2 z/OS/VSAM to DB2 LUW, DB2 to cloud-hosted databases (e.g., Db2 on Cloud, Db2 Warehouse), and cross-platform migrations
  • Assess source database environments, catalog dependencies, and develop comprehensive migration plans with risk mitigation strategies
  • Execute schema conversion, data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) AWS glue or any equivalent tools
  • Validate data integrity, application compatibility, and performance benchmarks pre- and post-migration
  • Scheduling and monitoring jobs using control-M

 

Required Qualifications

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM DB2 databases in enterprise environments
  • Strong expertise in DB2 for z/OS (including utilities such as REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, and UNLOAD)
  • Experience with automation and scripting using Python, Shell/Bash for DB2 operations
  • Demonstrated experience with DB2 LUW administration on Linux and/or AIX platforms
  • Proven track record of leading successful large-scale DB2/VSAM migration or upgrade projects
  • Proficiency in SQL tuning, EXPLAIN analysis, access path optimization, and performance diagnostics
  • Experience with DB2 high availability and disaster recovery solutions (HADR)
  • Working knowledge of JCL, REXX, and TSO/ISPF in mainframe environments
  • Familiarity with IBM Data Studio or any IBM Db2 Administration Tool
  • Data (Management Information/MIS): Intermediate
  • Data Migration: Advanced
  • IBM z/OS Mainframe: Advanced
  • Strong Mainframe Background with experience in Data Migration – Preferably DB2

 

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  • Dice Id: 10309076
  • Position Id: 8989140
  • Posted 18 hours ago
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