About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe DBA Lead to provide technical leadership for enterprise DB2 for z/OS environments.
You will own database availability, performance, recoverability, security, and scalability while leading upgrades, performance engineering, and modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead administration and support of DB2 for z/OS subsystems across Dev, Test, UAT, DR, and Production
- Drive performance tuning (SQL, access paths, buffer pools, locking, concurrency) and capacity planning
- Manage and optimize DB2 utilities (REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, LOAD, UNLOAD, RECOVER, etc.)
- Own backup, recovery, and Disaster Recovery strategies; ensure RTO/RPO targets are met
- Lead DB2 version upgrades, migrations, and PTF implementation
- Act as L3/L4 escalation point for complex production issues and root cause analysis
- Define database standards, best practices, and provide technical guidance to the DBA team
- Collaborate with z/OS, CICS, IMS, MQ, Storage, Security, and Application teams
Required Skills & Experience
- 12+ years Mainframe experience with 8+ years hands-on DB2 for z/OS DBA experience
- Strong expertise in DB2 subsystems, Data Sharing/Parallel Sysplex, database design, indexing, and catalog
- Proven experience in performance engineering, backup & recovery, and DB2 upgrades/migrations
- Solid knowledge of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and JES2
- Experience leading major incidents, technical projects, and mentoring junior DBAs
Preferred Qualifications
- BMC DB2 tools, REXX scripting, database encryption & compliance
- Experience in Banking, Insurance, or other highly regulated industries
- IBM DB2 for z/OS certification
- Exposure to CICS, IMS, or MQ integration
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Remote
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Senior