Senior DB2 Database Administrator with IRS MBI Clearance

3M Consultancy; Poland; Remote; PLN 354,610 - 460,993; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Senior DB2 Database Administrator to support the IRS project. This remote role requires over 8 years of hands-on experience with mainframe DB2 administrative tasks, focusing on performance tuning and compliance with federal security standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with relevant DB2 tools and must hold or be eligible for IRS MBI clearance. The position emphasizes collaboration with IRS stakeholders to maintain high availability and security of critical systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of DB2 DBA experience on mainframe (z/OS) platforms.
• Strong experience with DB2 utilities and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with BMC or CA tools for DB2 management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain IBM DB2 databases on z/OS mainframe systems.
• Optimize SQL performance and implement database tuning strategies.
• Work closely with IRS application teams to support new development.

Skills

DB2 utilities

performance tuning

backup/recovery strategies

schema management

Tools

SPUFI

QMF

BMC

CA Database Analyzer

Job description

Senior DB2 Database Administrator with IRS MBI Clearance

Job Title: Senior DB2 Database Administrator (IRS Project)

Location: Remote

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) to support critical IRS systems within a large-scale, high-security federal environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mainframe DB2 database administration, performance tuning, and supporting mission-critical batch and online applications in a z/OS environment.

This role involves working closely with IRS stakeholders, application developers, and operations teams to ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance of IRS databases.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain IBM DB2 databases on z/OS mainframe systems
• Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching of DB2 subsystems
• Support database design and logical/physical modeling
• Optimize SQL performance and implement database tuning strategies
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Monitor and troubleshoot DB2 system performance issues
• Work closely with IRS application teams to support new development, maintenance, and modernization efforts
• Implement security policies and ensure compliance with IRS and federal guidelines
• Use tools such as SPUFI, QMF, BMC, CA Database Analyzer, and other mainframe utilities

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of DB2 DBA experience on mainframe (z/OS) platforms
• Strong experience in DB2 utilities, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and schema management
• Familiarity with JCL, TSO/ISPF, RACF, Endevor, and batch job processing
• Experience supporting federal agencies, ideally IRS or similar tax/financial systems
• Hands-on experience with BMC or CA tools for DB2 management
• Must have active IRS MBI clearance or be eligible to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Run15 or BMF/IMF programs within the IRS
• Exposure to COBOL/Assembler programs interacting with DB2
• Familiarity with CA-7, IBM DB2 Connect, and Data Studio
• Prior IRS badge/laptop holder is a strong plus