Mainframe Administrator

CEI; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Job summary

CEI seeks a Mainframe DB2 Administrator to install, maintain, and optimize IBM DB2 for z/OS on the mainframe. The role supports mission-critical databases and provides 24x7 production coverage through an on-call rotation.

Key duties include DB2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades and migrations, disaster recovery support, and incident resolution. This is a remote W2 contract with potential extension or conversion to full-time with the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree CS, IS, or related field or 4 years of related work experience, or 2 years plus an associate's degree in CS/IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, and maintain systems software including updates, upgrades and patches.
• Provide disaster recovery and production support in on-call rotation.
• Analyze and resolve software/production issues and escalate when needed.
• Participate in disaster recovery procedures and audits.

Skills

Mainframe DB2

z/OS

SYSVIEW

Broadcom tools

Mainframe tools

Education

Bachelor's degree CS/IS or 4 years related experience or 2 years plus associate degree

Tools

DB2

z/OS

ISPF

TSO

CICS

QMF

DR/HADR

Job description

Back Mainframe Administrator
Application Development Columbia , South Carolina Contract 100% Remote Sep 11, 2026

Job at a Glance

Title: Mainframe DB2 Administrator
Location:Remote
Contract: W2 only, contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with the client
Pay: $ 40-42/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

This position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and optimization of IBM DB2 for z/OS on the Mainframe platform. This role supports critical business applications and enterprise database environments. Responsibilities include DB2 subsystem administration, performance tuning, upgrades and migrations, disaster recovery support, incident resolution, and data movement across environments. This role plays a key part in ensuring the stability, availability, and efficiency of mission-critical systems while providing 24x7 production support through an on-call rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• Write or debug programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems.
• Provide technical and disaster recovery support for systems software.
• Research and analyze systems software problems and implement workable solutions or **escalate** as appropriate.
• Install, test, and maintain systems software including installing updates, upgrades, and patches, initiating tests of system programs and observing results to detect errors or work stoppage, and modifying code to correct errors.
• Assist in internal and external audits being performed across multiple lines of business for multiple platforms.
• Participate in planning and execution of disaster recovery procedures.
• Cross train in all areas of systems programming in order to efficiently perform on-call rotation.

Required Skills

• Experience with Mainframe System technologies including Db2, z/OS, SYSVIEW, Broadcom products or other IBM mainframe related products.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Comprehension of advanced data storage techniques, basic database philosophy, database management, and advanced programming techniques.
• Understand the requirements for maintaining production systems and the effect of systems changes.
• Solid understanding of currently utilized programming productivity tools and their use.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance and implementation strategies of systems software.
• Able to acquire knowledge of programming languages and tools used in the department.
• Able to analyze software specifications for completeness and compatibility with operation systems.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree CS, IS, or other job related field or 4 years of job related work experience or 2 years of job related experience plus an associate's degree in CS, IT, or other job related degree

Preferred Skills

• 4+ years as DB2 DBA on z/OS and LUW, including V7-V13.
• Deep experience with mainframe tools (ISPF, TSO, CICS, QMF), HADR, Q-Replication, DR, performance tuning.
• Strong fit for mainframe/DB2 admin with extensive 24x7 production and mission-critical support.

Why Should I Apply?

This role offers an opportunity to work on mission-critical systems supporting enterprise applications with extensive experience in mainframe and DB2 administration. Join a dedicated team focused on system stability, performance, and reliability.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.