DB2 Database Administrator (Mainframe, z/OS)

Overview

Hybrid
$40 - $65
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

BMC Remedy
BMC
Database
Database Administration
Database Performance Tuning
IBM
IBM DB2
Mainframe
z/OS
Recovery
Finance
FOCUS
Endevor
Database Security
Backup
ACF2
RACF
IT Service Management
Change Manager
Catalog Manager
MainView

Job Details

Role: DB2 DBA Location: Plano, TX Job Type: W2 Candidates Duration: 12+ Months Hybrid: 3 Days onsite and 2 days remote The ideal candidate will have: Mainframe, DBA, DB2 and Z/os, Performance tuning

Role Overview:
Seeking an experienced DB2 DBA to manage and optimize DB2 databases on mainframe (z/OS) for a large financial institution. The role focuses on performance tuning, backup/recovery, database security, monitoring, and production support.

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 7-9 years of DB2 DBA experience on mainframe (z/OS).
  • Expertise in DB2 Utilities (IBM and BMC) and tools like Change Manager, Catalog Manager, MainView.
  • Strong knowledge of DB2 recovery options.
  • Familiarity with Endevor and ITSM processes/tools (e.g., BMC Remedy).
  • Hands-on with ACF2 and RACF security.
  • Solid experience in performance tuning, database optimization, and replication.
  • Experience in a large financial institution environment.
  • Focus on job stability and long-term production support.
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