Remote DB2 z/OS DBA — HA, Security & Automation

NTT DATA, Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote/hybrid options

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) with IBM z/OS expertise to join the UK/Europe remote team. You will design, administer and support DB2 on z/OS, ensuring high availability, security and optimal performance, with occasional on-site Sheffield visits.

You will drive production support, release management and automation initiatives, collaborating with global teams to modernize and optimize database services while maintaining ITIL-aligned processes and SLAs.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years hands-on experience in IBM z/Mainframe environments with DB2 DBA expertise.
• Deep understanding of Db2 architecture, administration, backup and recovery procedures.
• Experience in production support and database release management.
• Expertise in performance monitoring, tuning, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of RACF/ACF2 security administration and access management.
• Experience with High Availability, Disaster Recovery and replication technologies.
• Exposure to automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical DB2 specifications.
• Provide production support and release management for Db2 environments.
• Design, implement and maintain physical database structures and configurations.
• Build, review, test, implement and support application database releases.
• Implement and manage DB2 security rules, access controls, and authorization mechanisms.
• Build and maintain HA and replication environments for business continuity.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure and support teams for stable services.
• Support database migration, upgrades and data conversion initiatives.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

Mainframe z/OS

Security administration

Performance tuning

Automation & scripting

Capacity planning

Incident & problem management

Production support

Stakeholder management

ITIL processes

Job description

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) with IBM z/OS expertise to join the UK/Europe remote team. You will design, administer and support DB2 on z/OS, ensuring high availability, security and optimal performance, with occasional on-site Sheffield visits.

You will drive production support, release management and automation initiatives, collaborating with global teams to modernize and optimize database services while maintaining ITIL-aligned processes and SLAs.