Job Description:

• We are seeking a skilled Mainframe Z/OS DB2 Database Administrator with a solid background in managing and optimizing DB2 databases on IBM mainframe systems.
• This is a 12-month contract

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize z/OS DB2 databases.
• Perform database tuning, troubleshooting, and analysis.
• Ensure database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Participate in disaster recovery (DR) exercises and implement recovery procedures.
• Use DB2 tools (Db2 Admin, Spufi) and IBM utilities for database management.

Requirements

• IT degree or equivalent industry accreditation preferred.
• 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years as an operational DBA in a large corporate environment.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with z/OS DB2 databases.
• Strong skills in DB2 SQL writing, database performance tuning, and database security.
• Proficiency in JCL, mainframe schedulers, and IBM utilities.