Mainframe Database Administrator

TechDigital Group; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is looking for an experienced Database Administrator focusing on Mainframe and DB2 in Holmdel Township, New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, proficient in VSAM, DB2, and COBOL data structures. Responsibilities include managing DB2 databases, developing JCL, and optimizing SQL queries. The role demands a solid understanding of mainframe operations and legacy data structures. Join a dynamic team to drive performance and efficiency in our applications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a Database Administrator role, preferably on mainframe.
• Strong hand-on experience with IBM DB2 for Z/OS and/or Datacom/DB.
• Experience working with VSAM datasets and legacy mainframe data structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize DB2 databases for application performance.
• Develop and troubleshoot JCL jobs.
• Perform SQL tuning and query optimization.

Skills

VSAM

DB2

COBOL data structures

SQL tuning

JCL Development

Job description

Database Administrator (Mainframe, DB2)

Experience level: 10+ years.

Must have skills: VSAM, DB2, COBOL data structures.

Preferred skills: JCL Development.

• Strong hand‑on experience with IBM DB2 for Z/OS and/or Datacom/DB in an application-focused (developer‑aligned) capacity.


• Experience working with VSAM datasets and legacy mainframe data structures.


• Proficiency in SQL tuning and query optimization (DB2).


• Solid experience with JCL development and troubleshooting.


• Familiarity with mainframe data extraction/unload utilities and batch processing.


• Understanding of COBOL data structures and how applications interact with DB2/Datacom.