Senior Mainframe DB2 DBA Support, Systems Administration

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Install, configure, administer, upgrade, and maintain DB2 for z/OS database environments.

• Monitor the health, performance, availability, and capacity of databases.

• Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.

• Manage database objects and evaluate database designs.

• Optimize SQL queries and support application teams with database troubleshooting.

• Analyze and resolve database incidents while performing root cause analysis.

• Ensure access controls and database security are maintained.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the mainframe environment.

• Oversee ITIL-based changes and guarantee compliance with audit requirements.

• Keep operational documentation up to date.

• Participate in on-call rotations and provide weekend support.

• Promote task automation and service enhancements.

• Mentor junior team members.

• Install, maintain, and upgrade internal IT hardware and software infrastructure.

• Manage user access control and system security.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in supporting IBM DB2 for z/OS environments.

• Strong understanding of z/OS operating system fundamentals.

• Comprehensive knowledge of DB2 database architecture, administration, high availability, and disaster recovery concepts.

• Practical experience with DB2 utilities such as REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, UNLOAD, and CHECK.

• Ability to analyze and optimize SQL, monitor database performance, and troubleshoot production issues using logs, traces, and dumps.

• Hands-on experience with incident, problem, and change management processes.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred.

• Experience in supporting large-scale enterprise mainframe environments, DB2 Data Sharing architecture, and version migrations or upgrades is preferred.

• Familiarity with IBM OMEGAMON or Query Monitor, capacity planning, and SQL tuning is preferred.

• Knowledge of RACF security administration concepts, automated scripting, and disaster recovery planning is preferred.

• Experience collaborating in globally distributed support teams following structured ITIL operational processes is preferred.

• Participation in on-call rotations and weekend support.

• A customer-focused, inclusive, and growth-oriented mindset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment.

• Well-being support through Be Well programs addressing financial, mental, physical, and social health.

• Opportunities for learning and hands-on experience.

• Chances to gain certifications in Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and the four major cloud platforms.

• Personalized development goals and ongoing feedback.

• Coaching and practical experiences.

• Access to cutting-edge learning and professional development opportunities.

• Fully remote work arrangement.