DB2 / IMS Database Administrator (Canada)

MainframeMaster; Toronto; Remote; CAD 129,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

DXC Technology in Canada is seeking a senior DB2/IMS Database Administrator to manage DB2 for z/OS and IMS environments. You will handle production support, object management, performance tuning, and recovery procedures, ensuring high availability and data integrity.

The role requires deep mainframe experience, ITIL-aligned incident management, and collaboration with application teams for database design and requests. Remote in Canada with on-call rotations and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years hands-on DB2 for z/OS DBA experience.
• Hands-on IBM IMS DB administration experience.
• DB2/IMS performance tuning and utilities experience.
• Experience with ITIL incident, problem, and change practices.
• Ability to participate in a formal on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administration and production support for DB2 for z/OS and IMS databases.
• Create, modify, maintain, monitor, and tune DB2 and IMS database objects.
• Review and implement database changes required by application and infrastructure teams.
• Perform database maintenance, upgrades, and technical changes, ensuring stability and recoverability.
• Assist application teams with database design and database-related service requests.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

IMS DB administration

SQL tuning

JCL

TSO/ISPF

REORG/RUNSTATS

Tools

DB2 for z/OS tools

IMS utilities

DB2/IMS monitoring tools

Job description

# DB2 / IMS Database Administrator (Canada)DXC TechnologyFull-timeCAN - ON - TORONTOUSD 92,100 - 142,1000 viewsPosted October 28, 2026## Job DescriptionJob Description:DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com• Remote in Canada• The person needs to reside in CanadaCore Responsibilities• Minimum 10 years of hands-on **Db2** for z/OS and **IMS** DB/DC experience• Experience supporting business-critical production and data-sharing environments• Knowledge of IBM utility restart and recovery behavior• Knowledge of **DB2** Platinum utilities• Familiarity with ITIL incident, problem, and change practices• Ability to participate in a formal on-call rotation• Strong written communication and ability to produce technical runbooks• Experience with **IMS** DBRC/RECON administration, DBD/PSB/ACB management, **IMS** recovery and reorganization utilities, **Db2** BIND/REBIND and access-path analysis, **Db2** backup/recovery utilities, and performance tuning in large-scale z/OS production environments**DB2** & **IMS** Database Administration• Provide day-to-day administration and production support for **DB2** for z/OS and **IMS** databases.• Create, modify, maintain, monitor, and tune **DB2** and **IMS** database objects.• Review and implement database changes required by application and infrastructure teams.• Perform database maintenance, upgrades, and technical changes, ensuring database environments remain stable and recoverable.• Assist application teams with database design and database-related service requests.Performance & Capacity Management• Monitor database health, performance, storage utilization, and availability.• Analyze and troubleshoot **DB2** and **IMS** performance issues.• Perform SQL and database performance tuning.• Identify resource-intensive or poorly performing database workloads and recommend corrective actions.• Execute and manage **DB2** maintenance utilities such as REORG, RUNSTATS, LOAD, and UNLOAD.Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery• Maintain and support **DB2** and **IMS** backup and recovery procedures.• Ensure critical databases meet established recoverability requirements.• Troubleshoot database recovery issues and support restoration activities.• Participate in scheduled Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises and business continuity testing for **DB2** and **IMS** environments.Production & Operational Support• Troubleshoot and resolve database incidents, problems, service requests, and changes.• Perform root-cause analysis for database-related production issues.• Coordinate with application, infrastructure, operations, and other technical teams during critical incidents.• Participate in planned maintenance and production implementations.• Maintain appropriate technical and operational documentation.Application DBA Support• Work closely with application development teams on **DB2**/**IMS** database requirements.• Provide technical recommendations for database-related application issues.Required Technical ExpertisePrimary skills• Strong hands-on IBM **DB2** for z/OS DBA experience.• Strong hands-on IBM **IMS** DB administration experience.• **DB2**/**IMS** performance monitoring and tuning.• **DB2**/**IMS** backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.• Strong understanding of z/OS **mainframe** environments.• SQL and database troubleshooting.• **JCL**.• TSO/ISPF.Preferred **Mainframe** / **IMS** SkillsExperience with several of the following would be beneficial:• **IMS**/DC and **IMS**/TM• **VSAM** / OSAM• **REXX**• **COBOL**• DFSORT• IDCAMS• SMP/E• OMEGAMON• BMC MainView for **DB2**/**IMS**• CA/BMC database administration and performance tools• **DB2** Query Monitor / performance-monitoring toolsWork Environment:• Remote in CanadaNote: Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. The client is in a controlled goods program environment and must comply with the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), which mandates that all applicants hold Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency status in Canada.Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $92,100 - $142,100.Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program. DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.DXC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome the many dimensions of diversity. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy.In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance in filling out the employment application or require a reasonable accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail AODA Canada Requests.Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing a reasonable accommodation related to a disability.At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. 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