Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator

Genesis10; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Wholesale Technology Services industry seeks an experienced DB2 Administrator to upgrade and maintain their database systems. This position offers remote flexibility, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work with top-tier clients. The ideal candidate will have significant mainframe DB2 experience and skills in performance tuning and troubleshooting within an operations environment.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mainframe DB2 administration experience (z/OS required).
• Hands-on experience with DB2 version upgrades (v13 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Upgrade DB2 from version 12.1 to 13 including planning and execution.
• Monitor system health and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Maintain documentation of configurations and upgrade activities.

Skills

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

System monitoring

Tools

JCL

RACF

SDSF

DB2 utilities

ServiceNow

Job description

Employer Industry: Wholesale Technology Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
- Remote work flexibility with an intermittent full-time schedule
- Access to a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Supportive and experienced recruiting team with a focus on employee well-being
- Opportunity to work with top-tier clients in the industry

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Upgrade DB2 from version 12.1 to 13, including assessment, planning, testing, and execution
- Apply patches and maintenance updates to ensure DB2 environments are compliant and secure
- Monitor system health, storage usage, and performance metrics while troubleshooting issues proactively
- Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to align changes with corporate standards
- Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, processes, and upgrade activities

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 5+ years of mainframe DB2 administration experience in an operations environment (z/OS required)
- Hands-on experience with DB2 version upgrades (v13 preferred) and patching
- Strong skills in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and system monitoring
- Working knowledge of JCL, RACF, SDSF, and DB2 utilities
- Familiarity with change management in enterprise environments (e.g., ServiceNow)

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with DB2 version upgrades specifically to v13
- Understanding of IT governance policies and change control processes
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
- Experience in maintaining technical documentation

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