Lead Db2 for z/OS DBA - Mainframe Expert & Mentor

FIS Management Services

Georgia

Hybrid

USD 112,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

A voice in the future of fintech

Always-on learning and development

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities to give back

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Lead Database Administrator for Db2 for z/os in Georgia. You will design, implement, and optimize database environments, coordinate with developers and support teams, and ensure security, reliability and disaster recovery readiness.

You will mentor junior DBAs, lead on-call rotation, and contribute to documentation and best practices as part of a global fintech organization.

Qualifications

8–10 years of Db2 for z/os experience in production environments.
Installation, customization, testing, and maintenance of database systems in production settings.
Strong problem-solving abilities and independent task ownership.
Excellent written and verbal communication across technical and application teams.

Responsibilities

Performs testing of database software and IBM utilities in sandbox environments before production rollout.
Coaches less experienced DBAs as they begin to perform routine tasks.
Schedules database tasks and ensures proper completion of scheduled tasks.
Executes database recovery tasks during disaster recovery scenarios or exercises.
Improves reliability and efficiency of database processes and services.
Monitors database performance to identify bottlenecks and recommends corrective actions.
Collaborates with Applications Team to troubleshoot and support solutions.
Produces and maintains operational database documentation, including disaster recovery and performance tuning.