Remote Mainframe DB2 DBA - Senior & Performance Driven

Kyndryl Inc.; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking a senior Mainframe Db2 DBA to manage and optimize the backbone of our database infrastructure. You will lead performance tuning, security, and capacity planning across mainframe environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems.

The role emphasizes deep technical expertise, problem solving, and clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting US clients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain and protect: configure, install and maintain database systems for peak performance.
• Set security protocols and manage user access to protect data from threats.

Skills

Mainframe Db2 DBA

SQL tuning

DB2 utilities

COBOL knowledge

Stored procedures

Omegamon

Query Monitor

QMF

Tools

Db2 Admin tool

Log analyzer

DDF

Job description

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking a senior Mainframe Db2 DBA to manage and optimize the backbone of our database infrastructure. You will lead performance tuning, security, and capacity planning across mainframe environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems.

The role emphasizes deep technical expertise, problem solving, and clear communication with clients and internal stakeholders. This is a fully remote opportunity supporting US clients.