DB2 Systems Engineer (Mainframe Database) | Immediate Joiners Only

Newt Global; Chennai District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Newt Global is seeking an experienced DB2 Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support DB2/IMS database environments on z/OS. The role focuses on security, recovery, performance, and high availability across enterprise mainframe platforms.

Ideal candidates will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior team members, and participate in on-call support to ensure 24x7 operations in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Requires strong expertise in mainframe DB2 administration and IMS DB.
• Experience with z/OS and security administration (RACF) is essential.
• Experience in backup/DR, performance tuning, and high availability.
• Exposure to change/incident/problem management processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support DB2/IMS database solutions on z/OS.
• Manage database security controls and compliance requirements.
• Perform recovery, backup, and DR planning activities.
• Analyze and resolve complex database issues.
• Support 24x7 mission-critical database environments.
• Implement performance tuning and optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure availability.
• Monitor health using IBM and BMC utilities.

Skills

Mainframe DB2 Administration

IMS Database

z/OS

RACF Security Administration

DB2 Recovery & Backup

ISPW

JCL/TSO/ISPF

ITSM Tools

BMC Helix ITSM

BMC Utilities for DB2

BMC Remedy

Tools

JCL/TSO/ISPF

BMC Helix ITSM

IBM DB2 Utilities

BMC Remedy

ISPW

Job description

We are seeking an experienced DB2 Systems Engineer with strong expertise in Mainframe DB2, IMS Database, Z/OS, and Database Security Administration. The ideal candidate will participate in the design, development, implementation, and support of complex database environments, leveraging both traditional and emerging technologies.

The role involves managing database security, recovery processes, performance optimization, and high-availability solutions across enterprise mainframe platforms. Candidates should possess strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical leadership capabilities while working in a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support DB2 and IMS database solutions on z/OS platforms.


• Manage database security controls and compliance requirements.


• Perform database recovery, backup, and disaster recovery planning activities.


• Analyze and resolve complex database-related issues.


• Support 24x7 mission‑critical database environments.


• Implement database performance tuning and optimization strategies.


• Work with application teams, infrastructure teams, and security teams to ensure database availability and reliability.


• Monitor database health using IBM and BMC utilities.


• Participate in change management, incident management, and problem management activities.


• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members.


• Participate in on‑call support rotation as required.

Mandatory Skills

• Mainframe DB2 Administration


• IMS Database (IMS DB)


• z/OS Operating System


• BMC Helix ITSM


• IBM DB2 Utilities


• BMC Utilities for DB2


• RACF Security Administration


• Database Recovery and Backup Management


• ISPW


• JCL, TSO/ISPF


• ITSM Processes and Service Management Tools


• BMC Remedy