DB2 Database Administrator

Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to support a major Mainframe project. The role is hands-on, focused on DB2 administration, incident investigation and responding to technical queries involving data in DB2 tables.

Working in a specialist delivery team, you will analyse data, monitor performance, and ensure security requirements are met while resolving DB2 issues in a Mainframe environment. Remote UK work is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong DB2 DBA experience in a Mainframe environment and z/OS knowledge.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve DB2 incidents and queries.
• Ability to analyse data in DB2 tables and provide technical findings.
• Experience in monitoring DB2 performance and troubleshooting.
• UK SC clearance held or active clearance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on DB2 database administration and technical support within a Mainframe environment.
• Access and analyse customer data held within DB2 tables to support incident investigations.
• Investigate database-related incidents and support resolution.
• Analyse DB2 data and provide technical findings to support project activities.
• Support database performance monitoring, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Work with technical teams to resolve issues across the Mainframe environment.
• Ensure database activities comply with procedures and security requirements.
• Produce clear technical findings and documentation where required.

Skills

DB2 Mainframe

DB2 for z/OS

Data analysis

Incident investigation

Independent work

SC clearance

Job description

DB2 Database Administrator (Mainframe)/DB2 DBA

Contract: Initial 3 months

Location: Fully Remote - UK

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Rate: Dependent on experience

Security Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance Desired

We are seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to support a major client Mainframe project. Working as part of a specialist technical delivery team, you will provide hands‑on DB2 administration and technical support, with a particular focus on investigating incidents and responding to technical queries involving customer data held within DB2 tables.

This is a hands‑on technical role requiring strong Mainframe DB2 knowledge and the ability to investigate and resolve database‑related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on DB2 database administration and technical support within a Mainframe environment.
• Access and analyse customer data held within DB2 tables to support incident investigations and technical queries.
• Investigate database‑related incidents, identifying potential causes and supporting resolution.
• Analyse DB2 data and provide technical findings to support wider project activities.
• Support database performance monitoring, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Work with technical teams to investigate and resolve issues across the Mainframe environment.
• Ensure database activities are carried out in accordance with established procedures and security requirements.
• Produce clear technical findings and documentation where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience working as a DB2 Database Administrator in a Mainframe environment.
• Good knowledge of DB2 for z/OS.
• Experience accessing, querying and analysing data held within DB2 tables.
• Proven experience investigating database‑related incidents and technical issues.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands‑on technical capacity.
• Must hold UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting large‑scale or complex Mainframe environments.
• Experience working on major client or enterprise technology projects.
• Knowledge of Mainframe operational processes and associated tools.