Mainframe DB2 Tools Specialist

TechDigital Group; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group seeks a Db2 for z/OS migration specialist to install, configure, and manage IBM Db2 for z/OS in a Parallel Sysplex environment. You will lead migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools and ensure efficient conversion of JCL and control cards to IBM standards.

The role emphasizes strong DB2 utilities knowledge, security, and disaster recovery planning, with a focus on operational readiness and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Db2 for z/OS in Parallel Sysplex.
• Experience migrating from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools.
• Strong database administration, security, and disaster recovery practices.
• Ability to review tool releases and assess business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools.
• Convert Db2 Utility JCL and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards.
• Develop migration plans with phases: assessment, conversion, implementation, testing, cutover.
• Validate converted jobs and procedures for operational readiness and IBM compliance.

Skills

Db2 for z/OS

Parallel Sysplex

Db2 Tools admin

Disaster recovery

Migration planning

Systems programming

Tools

IBM Db2 for z/OS

Broadcom Db2 Tools

JCL

REXX

ISPF

SMP/E

Job description

Core Technical Skills:

• Install, configure, and manage IBM Db2 for z/OS environments in a Parallel Sysplex architecture.
• Install, configure, and administer IBM Db2 Tools and Utility Suites.Strong knowledge of Db2 systems programming, utilities, and database administration.
• Establish policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, security, maintenance, and utilization.
• Review new IBM Db2 Tool releases and functionality, providing recommendations on adoption and business value.
• Evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned client environments.
• Provide vendor consultation and technical guidance for Db2 Tools migration activities.
• Lead and execute migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools.
• Convert Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL, Procedures, and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards.
• Develop project plans with defined phases including assessment, conversion, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-migration support.
• Validate converted jobs, procedures, and utilities to ensure operational readiness and compliance with IBM standards.

Optional Skills:

• Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools administration experience.
• IBM Db2 Tools implementation and support experience.
• z/OS scheduling and automation expertise.
• Mainframe systems programming experience.
• Db2 DBA experience.
• JCL, REXX, ISPF, and utility automation skills.
• SMP/E installation and maintenance experience.

Database Skills:

• Database Administration
• Db2 for z/OS subsystem administration and maintenance.
• Database, Tablespace, Index, and Catalog management.
• Db2 Utility execution, monitoring, and optimization.
• Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery procedures.
• Database change management and migration processes.
• SQL performance analysis and tuning.
• Utility scheduling and automation.
• Database monitoring and reporting.
• Space management and capacity planning.
• Package, Plan, and Access Path management.
• Performance diagnostics and workload analysis.
• Production support and problem determination.

IBM DB2 Tool Migration Skills

• Conversion of Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards.
• Delivery and validation of converted Db2 Jobs, Procedures (PROCs), and Control Cards.
• Analysis of existing utility execution processes and implementation of IBM best practices.
• Development of migration standards, testing strategies, and cutover procedures.
• Install, configure, and manage IBM Db2 for z/OS environments in a Parallel Sysplex architecture.
• Install, configure, and administer IBM Db2 Tools and Utility Suites. Strong knowledge of Db2 systems programming, utilities, and database administration.
• Review new IBM Db2 Tool releases and functionality, providing recommendations on adoption and business value.
• Lead and execute migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools.
• Convert Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL, Procedures, and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards.