Description

You will ensure the performance, integrity, maintenance, and security of a large UK DB2 database estate spanning 50+ subsystems across various mainframes.

This role is on-site.

Responsibilities

• Manage DB2 for z/OS production support, including 2nd and 3rd level application troubleshooting.
• Perform DB2 performance tuning, capacity planning, and parameter management for OLTP (CICS) environments.
• Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans to ensure data retrievability.
• Install, test, and maintain supported DB2 versions and monitoring solutions.
• Establish user access controls, manage security, and oversee distributed DB2 connections.

Required Skills

• 5-8 years of experience as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant DB2 expertise.
• Hands-on experience with DB2 production support, software maintenance, and application support.
• Strong proficiency in DB2 performance tuning and capacity planning.
• Experience with REXX and COBOL programming for database tasks.
• Familiarity with main data manipulation languages and database design principles.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and align IT solutions accordingly.
• Understanding of data security, GDPR compliance, and information legislation.

Key Skills

Education

ANY GRADUATE