Systems Baseline Engineering Lead

Approach Consulting Pty; Canberra; Remote; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Arrangements

Career development program

Parental leave

Job summary

Approach Consulting Pty is seeking a Technical Lead specialized in DB2 for z/OS tools to drive a major tools-conversion program within a Federal Government environment. The role combines remote and onsite engagement with occasional travel to Canberra, leading a delivery team through design, testing and deployment.

You will guide architecture, validation, and risk management while delivering training and reporting across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading DB2 for z/OS tools-conversion initiatives.
• Strong expertise in DB2 for z/OS and subsystem architecture.
• Experience with DB2 utilities: Load, Copy, Recover, Merge/Modify.
• Proficient in SQL tuning and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of security, auditing and access-control requirements.
• Experience with backup, recovery and disaster-recovery processes.
• Familiarity with CA Log Analyzer for DB2 for z/OS.
• Experience with CA/Broadcom DB2 tools such as RC/Migrator, RC/Query, Detector.
• Experience with IBM DB2 Administration Tool, DB2 Automation Expert or DB2 Tools for z/OS.
• Practical use of Jira and ServiceNow.
• Strong ability to provide technical direction across a complex delivery program.

Responsibilities

• Review business and technical use cases.
• Lead validation for replacement of ISV tools.
• Support planning and implementation of DB2 tools for z/OS.
• Develop solution designs aligned with program requirements.
• Provide technical direction throughout conversion and deployment.
• Advise on testing strategy and approach.
• Contribute to implementation planning and production cutover.
• Assess impacts on people, processes and technology.
• Support risk and compliance activities.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews.
• Develop reporting and performance metrics.
• Deliver technical training related to the implemented tools.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS tools-conversion

DB2 for z/OS

CA Log Analyzer for DB2 for z/OS

Jira

ServiceNow

SQL tuning

Security and access control

Backup and disaster recovery

Leadership

Communication

Tools

RC/Migrator

RC/Query

Detector

IBM DB2 Administration Tool

DB2 Automation Expert

Job description

Software Engineer – Technical Lead, DB2 Tools

Location

Remote and onsite, with occasional travel to Canberra

Proposed Start

October 2026

Eligibility

Australian citizens only

Clearance

Federal Government security clearance preferred

About the Opportunity

A leading technology services organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Lead specialising in DB2 for z/OS tools to support a major tools-conversion and implementation program within a Federal Government environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review business and technical use cases.
• Lead technical requirements validation for the replacement of existing ISV tools.
• Support the planning and implementation of DB2 tools for z/OS.
• Develop solution designs aligned with program requirements.
• Provide technical direction throughout conversion and deployment.
• Advise on the testing strategy and overall testing approach.
• Contribute to implementation planning, with particular focus on production cutover.
• Assess impacts across people, processes and technology.
• Support risk and compliance management activities.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews.
• Develop appropriate reporting and performance metrics.
• Deliver technical training relating to the implemented tools.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience leading DB2 for z/OS tools-conversion initiatives.
• Strong expertise in DB2 for z/OS.
• In‑depth knowledge of DB2 subsystem architecture and administration.
• Experience with DB2 utilities, including Load, Copy, Recover and Merge/Modify.
• Strong performance‑tuning and SQL‑optimisation skills.
• Knowledge of security, auditing and access‑control requirements.
• Experience with backup, recovery and disaster‑recovery processes.
• Thorough understanding of CA Log Analyzer for DB2 for z/OS.
• DBA experience using CA/Broadcom DB2 tools such as RC/Migrator, RC/Query, Detector or comparable products.
• Experience with IBM DB2 Administration Tool, DB2 Automation Expert or DB2 Tools Customizer for z/OS.
• Practical experience using Jira and ServiceNow.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical direction across a complex delivery program.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with IBM Z software products.
• Experience developing applications on IBM Z.
• Knowledge of COBOL or PL/I.
• Microsoft Office skills or relevant Word and PowerPoint certification.

What’s on Offer

• A senior technical leadership role within a significant Federal Government program.
• The opportunity to lead a complex DB2 tools‑conversion initiative.
• A flexible combination of remote and onsite work.
• Exposure to solution design, testing, cutover, compliance and post‑implementation delivery.
• Collaboration with an experienced program delivery team.

Benefits

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long & short‑term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities.
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

Security Clearance

Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance (NV1). This requirement ensures that all team members are cleared to handle sensitive information and contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security in our operations.

Eligibility

Must be willing to work onsite 5 days a week.