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

NTT Ltd.; Georgia; Remote; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure the availability and performance of critical data assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, implement robust backup and recovery strategies, and oversee user access and database security.

This role administers IBM DB2 on z/OS, tunes SQL, and manages utilities like REORG/LOAD/COPY/RECOVER, contributing to capacity planning and availability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of database administration experience, incl. 5+ years with DB2 for z/OS.
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, DB2 utilities, SQL tuning, JCL, TSO/ISPF, RACF.
• Experience with SQL subqueries, joins, unions and group by clauses.
• Familiarity with relational concepts and database security practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

IBM z/OS

SQL tuning

JCL

TSO/ISPF

RACF

Leadership

Data security

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/engineering/IT

MCSE DBA or equivalent

IBM DB2 Certification

DBMS courses & performance tuning

Tools

OMEGAMON

DB2 Connect

REORG

LOAD/COPY/RECOVER

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure the availability and performance of critical data assets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, implement robust backup and recovery strategies, and oversee user access and database security.

This role administers IBM DB2 on z/OS, tunes SQL, and manages utilities like REORG/LOAD/COPY/RECOVER, contributing to capacity planning and availability.