Remote DB2 z/OS DBA: Performance & Recovery

NTT Limited; United States; 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 IBM DB2 for z/OS data assets. You will work with cross‑functional teams to support data‑driven applications and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

8+ years in database administration, strong DB2 for z/OS expertise, and proficiency with IBM Db2 tools, SQL tuning, RACF, and COBOL reading are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of database administration experience, including 5+ years with DB2 for z/OS.
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, DB2 utilities, SQL tuning, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and RACF.
• Experience with SQL Subquery, Join, Union, and Group clauses.
• Understanding of relational concepts such as Normalization and Referential Integrity.
• Familiarity with IBM Db2 Administration Tools and OMEGAMON.
• IBM DB2 Connect experience a definite plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience handling large, unstructured datasets and data extraction.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM DB2 databases on z/OS.
• Monitor, analyze, and tune database and SQL performance.
• Manage DB2 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.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

SQL tuning

z/OS

RACF

JCL/TSO/ISPF

COBOL reading

Performance tuning

Security & access control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

IBM DB2 Certification

MCSE DBA or equivalent

DB2 Certification

Tools

IBM Db2 Administration Tools

OMEGAMON

DB2 Connect

SQL Server (experience)

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure the availability, integrity and performance of IBM DB2 for z/OS data assets. You will work with cross‑functional teams to support data‑driven applications and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

8+ years in database administration, strong DB2 for z/OS expertise, and proficiency with IBM Db2 tools, SQL tuning, RACF, and COBOL reading are required.