DB2 DBA

GuruSchools; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 124,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

GuruSchools seeks an experienced DB2 Database Administrator (DB2 DBA) for a contract role in Tallahassee, FL. The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of hands-on DB2 administration, with strong knowledge of DB2 for z/OS, performance tuning, and disaster recovery planning.

You will design, implement, and maintain database structures and oversee maintenance, upgrades, and recovery operations. You will monitor performance, conduct SQL reviews, document procedures, and mentor junior staff while

Qualifications

• Minimum 12+ years of database administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with DB2 for z/OS.
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 application integration and performance management.
• Experience with DB2 upgrades, catalog maintenance, and point-in-time recovery.
• Strong knowledge of JCL and z/OS integrated platform.
• Experience with DB2 database monitoring and performance tuning tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily database operational and administration activities.
• Plan, design, implement, and support database structures.
• Monitor database performance and perform performance tuning.
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and technical documentation.
• Conduct SQL code reviews and recommend improvements.
• Manage DB2 for z/OS database maintenance, upgrades, and recovery activities.
• Perform DB2 catalog maintenance and subsystem point-in-time recovery.
• Support application integration and database infrastructure activities.
• Assist in training and mentoring technical staff.
• Support disaster recovery planning and infrastructure change management.
• Perform additional database and infrastructure activities as required.

Skills

DB2 LUW

Endevor

Excel

Word

LCM

Databases

SQL Server

Windows PowerShell

Scripting languages

DB2 DBA

Java

MySQL

Data propagator

Work ethic

Job description

Location: Tallahassee, Florida (Onsite)
Duration: Contract through June (Extensions Possible)
Experience:7+ Years
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator (DB2 DBA) with 12+ years of hands‑on database administration experience, particularly with DB2 for z/OS. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database operations, administration, performance tuning, maintenance, and infrastructure support.

The candidate will work on designing, implementing, and maintaining database structures, monitoring database performance, conducting SQL code reviews, and ensuring database reliability and availability. Strong knowledge of mainframe technologies, z/OS environments, and database recovery procedures is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Perform daily database operational and administration activities.

Plan, design, implement, and support database structures.

Monitor database performance and perform performance tuning.

Develop and maintain database administration procedures and technical documentation.

Conduct SQL code reviews and recommend improvements.

Manage DB2 for z/OS database maintenance, upgrades, and recovery activities.

Perform DB2 catalog maintenance and subsystem point-in-time recovery.

Support application integration and database infrastructure activities.

Assist in training and mentoring technical staff.

Support disaster recovery planning and infrastructure change management.

Perform additional database and infrastructure activities as required.

Required Skills

Minimum 12+ years of database administration experience.

Strong hands‑on experience with DB2 for z/OS.

Advanced knowledge of DB2 application integration and performance management.

Experience with DB2 upgrades, catalog maintenance, and point-in-time recovery.

Strong knowledge of JCL and z/OS integrated platform.

Experience with DB2 database monitoring and performance tuning tools.

Preferred Skills

DB2 for z/OS administration and subsystem management.

JCL, ISPF, COBOL, and CICS.

CA GEN model management and application object support.

ASG Scheduler and IBI z/OS service support.

RACF, IOF, AFOPER commands, and z/OS started tasks.

z/OS EXITs and BJS.

Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database administrati on.

SSMS, SSRS, and SSIS.

Windows Server and Microsoft Azure.

Disaster Recovery (DR) and infrastructure change management.

Infrastructure implementation planning and coordination.

Verification and testing techniques.

Skills :

db2 luw,endevor,excel and word,lcm,databases,sql server,windows powershell,supervision,scripting languages,microsoft,unix shell scripts,db2 dba,java programming language,mysql,database,data propagator,work ethic