DB2 z/OS Mainframe DBA

Highmark Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

enGen is seeking a DB2 Database Administrator with a primary focus on DB2 for z/OS in a mainframe environment to design, manage, and optimize essential enterprise databases. The role emphasizes high availability, security, and peak performance for core DB2 systems that support vital healthcare operations.

You will collaborate with development teams, mentor peers, and participate in release planning, testing, and post-implementation validation while adhering to change management and governance

Qualifications

• High school diploma GED.
• 1-3 years of experience in Information Technology.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support DB2 databases across production and test environments.
• Design, create, modify, and maintain core database objects (tablespaces, tables, indexes, views, packages, plans).
• Implement changes, upgrades, patches, and releases following change management processes.
• Support capacity planning, growth management, and storage utilization forecasting.
• Monitor and tune database and SQL performance to optimize response times and resource use.
• Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and problem management, including on-call rotations.

Education

High school diploma GED

Job description

enGen is seeking a DB2 Database Administrator with a primary focus on DB2 for z/OS in a mainframe environment to design, manage, and optimize essential enterprise databases. The role emphasizes high availability, security, and peak performance for core DB2 systems that support vital healthcare operations.

You will collaborate with development teams, mentor peers, and participate in release planning, testing, and post-implementation validation while adhering to change management and governance