Remote DB2 DBA (z/OS) — Performance & DR Expert

NTT Ltd.; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure the availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets. You will work with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

Expect collaboration with Change Control, Release Management, and Capacity teams to define user needs and control access to databases.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of database administration experience with DB2 for z/OS.
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, DB2 utilities and SQL tuning.
• Familiar with JCL/TSO/ISPF and RACF.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and DR procedures.
• Knowledge of data security and operational integrity.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM DB2 databases on z/OS.
• Monitor and tune database and SQL performance.
• Manage DB2 utilities: REORG, LOAD, COPY, RECOVER.
• Implement backup, recovery and disaster recovery procedures.
• Support deployments and database changes.
• Ensure security, compliance and integrity of data.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with application, infra and development teams.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Database administration

SQL tuning

DB2 for z/OS

Security & compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

IBM DB2 Certification

Database courses (SQL, modelling)

Tools

DB2 for z/OS

OMEGAMON

DB2 Connect

JCL

RACF

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure the availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets. You will work with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

Expect collaboration with Change Control, Release Management, and Capacity teams to define user needs and control access to databases.