Mainframe DB2 DBA (z/OS) - Performance & DR Lead

Highmark Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a DB2 Database Administrator focused on DB2 for z/OS in a mainframe environment. You will design, manage, and optimize enterprise databases to ensure high availability, security, and peak performance for critical healthcare operations.

You will collaborate with development teams, mentor colleagues, and drive automation and continuous improvement in database practices. The role requires US citizenship due to contractual requirements and a strong governance mindset.

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 and maintain core database objects: tablespaces, tables, indexes, views, packages, and plans.
• Lead incident resolution, root cause analysis, and on-call support rotations.
• Ensure backups, DR plans, and compliance with governance standards.

Skills

DB2

z/OS

Mainframe

Performance Tuning

On-call Support

Data Governance

Education

High school diploma GED

Tools

DB2 Utilities

SQL

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a DB2 Database Administrator focused on DB2 for z/OS in a mainframe environment. You will design, manage, and optimize enterprise databases to ensure high availability, security, and peak performance for critical healthcare operations.

You will collaborate with development teams, mentor colleagues, and drive automation and continuous improvement in database practices. The role requires US citizenship due to contractual requirements and a strong governance mindset.