DB2 System DBA

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Mainframe Db2 System DBA / Systems Programmer

Your new companyJoin a leading enterprise organisation operating a complex, high-availability IBM mainframe environment that supports critical business services around the clock. The organisation is investing in modernising its Db2 platform and tooling landscape, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mainframe Db2 specialist to play a key role in its ongoing transformation.Your new roleAs a Mainframe Db2 System DBA / Systems Programmer, you will be responsible for the installation, upgrade, migration, configuration, and ongoing administration of Db2 for z/OS environments. You will lead the migration from CA Db2 tools to IBM Db2 tooling, perform performance tuning, manage storage and system configurations, support application deployments, and provide 24x7 production support. The role requires strong troubleshooting capabilities, incident management experience, and collaboration with operations and application support teams to ensure maximum system availability and performance.What you'll need to succeed

• Extensive experience with Db2 for z/OS v12 and v13 administration and system programming
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, SMP/E, and SMS
• Hands-on experience installing, upgrading, migrating, and configuring Db2 environments
• Proven experience migrating CA Db2 tools to IBM Db2 tools
• Experience converting CA Log Analyzer report jobs to IBM Db2 Log Analysis Tool jobs
• Strong expertise with:
  • Db2 Administration Tool
  • Db2 Log Analysis Tool
  • OMEGAMON for Db2 Performance Expert
  • Db2 Query Monitor
  • Db2 High Performance Unload
  • Db2 Sort / Syncsort
  • DB2 Connect
• Experience supporting large-scale 24x7 production environments
• Strong performance tuning, capacity planning, and resource optimisation skills
• Experience with database patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities
• Knowledge of database memory, storage, and I/O configuration
• Strong incident management and root cause analysis capabilities
• Experience working within SLA-driven environments
• Understanding of ITIL processes, including Change, Configuration, Incident, Problem, and Service Readiness Management
• ITIL V3 certification (highly desirable)
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and teamwork skills

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work within a large-scale enterprise mainframe environment
• Involvement in a strategic Db2 modernisation and migration program
• Exposure to the latest IBM Db2 for z/OS technologies and tooling
• Challenging and rewarding technical work across critical infrastructure
• Collaborative team environment with experienced mainframe professionals
• Long-term project stability and career development opportunities
• Competitive remuneration package and flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to participate in high-impact enterprise transformation initiatives

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your updated CV. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity or other Mainframe Infrastructure, Db2 DBA, or Systems Programming positions, please contact us today. If this role isn't quite right for you, we'd still welcome a conversation about your next career move.

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