Remote Mainframe DB2 DBA - Expert Tuning & Security

Kyndryl Inc.; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking a senior Mainframe Db2 DBA to manage and optimize our Db2 databases across complex IBM mainframe environments. You will define base configurations, optimize performance, and ensure data security for mission-critical systems.

This role is fully remote in the USA and focuses on scalable, reliable operations. You will diagnose performance issues, tune SQL, and collaborate with development teams to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years Mainframe Db2 experience.
• Working knowledge of IBM Mainframe Database utilities.
• SME level knowledge of SQL coding, tuning, and debugging.
• Ability to diagnose performance problems and recommend changes.
• Ability to dive into architecture/SQL and translate into actionable tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize database systems for peak performance.
• Set and enforce security and access controls.
• Plan capacity growth and ensure system scalability.
• Collaborate with teams to implement database improvements.
• Develop backup and recovery strategies for data integrity.

Skills

Mainframe Db2 DBA

SQL coding, tuning & debugging

Excellent communication

Client-facing

Performance troubleshooting

Tools

IBM Mainframe Database utilities

Omegamon

Query Monitor

QMF

Db2 Admin tool

Log analyzer

DDF

Stored procedures

Job description

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking a senior Mainframe Db2 DBA to manage and optimize our Db2 databases across complex IBM mainframe environments. You will define base configurations, optimize performance, and ensure data security for mission-critical systems.

This role is fully remote in the USA and focuses on scalable, reliable operations. You will diagnose performance issues, tune SQL, and collaborate with development teams to implement improvements.