Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (DBA)

Zimaw; Denmark; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimaw seeks an experienced Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) to design, implement, and maintain Db2 databases on the z/OS platform. The role emphasizes performance tuning, space management, and robust backup/recovery processes.

The candidate will ensure security, user access control, and compliance with organizational standards while supporting application deployments and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, creating and maintaining Db2 databases on z/OS.
• Proficient in SQL tuning, indexing strategies, and space management.
• Ability to implement backup, recovery, and reorganization procedures with data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Design, create, and maintain Db2 databases, tablespaces, indexes, and related objects on z/OS.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through SQL tuning and space management.
• Perform backup, recovery, reorganization, and routine maintenance to ensure data availability and integrity.
• Manage database security, user access, and compliance with standards and policies.
• Support application deployments, troubleshoot database issues, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams.

Skills

Db2 on mainframe

SQL tuning

z/OS

Backup & recovery

Security & compliance

Tools

DB2 for z/OS

SQL

Job description

Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (DBA)

Full Time, Contract

Remote

04 Sep, 2026

Role: Mainframe Db2 Database Administrator (DBA)

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Design, create, and maintain Db2 databases, tablespaces, indexes, and related database objects on z/OS.
• Monitor and optimize database performance through SQL tuning, indexing strategies, and space management.
• Perform database backup, recovery, reorganization, and routine maintenance to ensure data availability and integrity.
• Manage database security, user access, and compliance with organizational standards and policies.
• Support application deployments, troubleshoot database issues, and collaborate with development and infrastructure teams.

Practical Information About the Assignment

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Until February 2027, with a strong possibility of a 1-2 month extension.
• Work Setup: Hybrid or remote
• Client only consider consultants who are based within the EU for this positions.