Senior Db2 for z/OS Technical Lead

DWS; Melbourne; Remote; AUD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

DWS is seeking a Senior Db2 for z/OS Technical Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the implementation and operationalisation of a new IBM Db2 for z/OS capability, supporting the migration of a critical mainframe environment from an existing database platform.

The role will work with infrastructure, security, operational and application teams, together with external partners, to ensure successful implementation, integration and long-term supportability of the target Db2 environment.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience with Db2 for z/OS.
• Proven experience installing and configuring Db2 for z/OS.
• Experience establishing new Db2 environments.
• Strong understanding of Db2 architecture and administration.
• Experience supporting CICS-connected Db2 applications.
• Experience with RACF integration.
• Strong backup and recovery expertise.
• Experience supporting production-critical workloads.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with infrastructure, security and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and configuration of Db2 for z/OS.
• Assist with subsystem configuration and environment setup.
• Support capacity, resilience and operational planning.
• Assist with backup and recovery configuration.
• Support production-readiness activities.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation and testing.
• Mentor Db2 administrators and support personnel.
• Transfer operational knowledge to internal teams.
• Develop runbooks and maintenance procedures.
• Coordinate with infrastructure, security and vendor teams.

Skills

Db2 for z/OS

Installation & configuration

Db2 environments

Db2 administration

CICS-Db2 integration

RACF integration

Backup & recovery

Production workloads

Diagnostics

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

DWS is seeking a Senior Db2 for z/OS Technical Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the implementation and operationalisation of a new IBM Db2 for z/OS capability, supporting the migration of a critical mainframe application environment from an existing database platform.

The role will work closely with infrastructure, security, operational and application teams, together with external partners, to ensure successful implementation, integration and long-term supportability of the target Db2 environment.

This project will be working with a client in NZ, but working remotely from Australia.

Where: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Canberra / Adelaide (fully remote WFH)

Type: ACN or Max Term

Start: Mid to late January 2027

Length: 12 months

Salary: up to $1,000/day ACN or up to $210K (inc super) Max Term

• Support installation and configuration of Db2 for z/OS.
• Assist with subsystem configuration and environment setup.
• Support capacity, resilience and operational planning.
• Assist with backup and recovery configuration.
• Support production-readiness activities.

DWS is seeking a Senior Db2 for z/OS Technical Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the implementation and operationalisation of a new IBM Db2 for z/OS capability, supporting the migration of a critical mainframe application environment from an existing database platform.

The role will work closely with infrastructure, security, operational and application teams, together with external partners, to ensure successful implementation, integration and long-term supportability of the target Db2 environment.

This project will be working with a client in NZ, but working remotely from Australia.

Where: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Canberra / Adelaide (fully remote WFH)

Type: ACN or Max Term

Start: Mid to late January 2027

Length: 12 months

Salary: up to $1,000/day ACN or up to $210K (inc super) Max Term

Db2 Platform Establishment

• Support installation and configuration of Db2 for z/OS.
• Assist with subsystem configuration and environment setup.
• Support capacity, resilience and operational planning.
• Assist with backup and recovery configuration.
• Support production-readiness activities.

Infrastructure and Security Integration

• Work collaboratively with mainframe infrastructure teams.
• Support RACF and security integration activities.
• Assist with operational process development.
• Participate in architecture and implementation reviews.

Migration and Testing Support

• Review generated database structures and deployment artefacts.
• Support application integration activities.
• Assist with package, plan and bind management.
• Support CICS integration and testing.
• Investigate and resolve database-related implementation issues.

Troubleshooting and Technical Leadership

• Diagnose complex Db2 behaviours and integration issues.
• Provide technical leadership during implementation and testing.
• Work with implementation partners and software vendors to resolve issues.
• Support production deployment and stabilisation activities.

Knowledge Transfer and Capability Development

• Mentor Db2 administrators and support personnel.
• Transfer operational and technical knowledge to internal support teams.
• Develop operational documentation and support runbooks.
• Establish support procedures and maintenance processes.
• Support service transition and operational handover activities.

Mandatory Experience

• Significant professional experience with Db2 for z/OS.
• Proven experience installing and configuring Db2 for z/OS.
• Experience establishing new Db2 environments.
• Strong understanding of Db2 architecture and administration.
• Experience supporting CICS-connected Db2 applications.
• Experience with RACF integration.
• Strong backup and recovery expertise.
• Experience supporting production-critical workloads.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working with infrastructure, security and operational teams.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Banking or financial services environments.
• Mainframe infrastructure transformation programmes.
• Platform establishment and operational readiness initiatives.
• Working with third-party software vendors and implementation partners.
• Tool-assisted migration and conversion programmes.
• Production implementation and cutover activities.
• Service transition and operational handover.
• Development of operational support models.
• Mentoring and capability uplift of technical support teams.

Personal Attributes

• Be a hands-on technical leader.
• Be comfortable working across infrastructure, operations, security and application teams.
• Take ownership of complex technical issues.
• Be pragmatic and delivery-focused.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Be capable of mentoring and developing internal capability.
• Be comfortable operating in a multi-vendor delivery environment.

About Us:

Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what’s possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation.

Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don’t just meet expectations - we redefine them.

Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights – DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.

DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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