Description

You will own the administration, support, and performance tuning of critical DB2 and IMS database environments on z/OS.

This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 support for DB2 and IMS database environments, including on-call rotation.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and integrity using mainframe tools and utilities.
• Perform database backup and recovery procedures for DB2 and IMS databases.
• Analyze and tune SQL queries, buffer pools, and access paths in DB2.
• Manage user access, RACF integration, and permissions in DB2/IMS environments.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of hands-on experience supporting DB2 for z/OS and IMS in a production environment.
• Deep understanding of DB2 database internals, logs, buffer pools, catalog/directory, and utilities.
• Proficient in IMS Full-Function and Fast Path databases, DL/I calls, PSB/DBD maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe tools such as SPUFI, QMF, BMC, CA-DB2/IMS tools, and IBM utilities.
• Solid experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and mainframe batch job troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of COBOL, CICS, and batch job data flows.
• Understanding of DB2 Data Sharing and IMS Sysplex environments.
• Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and scripting (Shell, Python, or similar).
• Experience working in regulated environments with audit and compliance exposure.

Preferred Skills

• IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 for z/OS certification.
• Experience with modern mainframe automation tools and schedulers (e.g., Control-M, CA-7).

Key Skills

Education

Any Gradute