Senior DB2 z/OS Database Administrator (Remote)

NTT DATA, Inc.; Texas; Remote; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets on the z/OS platform.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, back up data, and support deployments with a focus on security and operational reliability. You will lead database tuning, coordinate with Change Control and Capacity teams, and mentor junior staff while leveraging IBM DB2 tools and COBOL knowledge.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of database administration experience with DB2 for z/OS and related tools.
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, DB2 utilities, SQL tuning, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and RACF.
• Familiar with SQL subqueries, joins, unions and group clauses; relational concepts such as normalization.
• Experience with DB2 Connect and administration tooling; problem-solving and leadership skills.

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.
• Performs any other related task as required.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

SQL tuning

DB2 utilities

JCL

TSO/ISPF

RACF

COBOL reading

SQL

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

MCSE DBA or IBM DB2 Certification preferred

IBM DB2 Certification

Database management coursework

Tools

IBM Db2 Administration Tools

IBM DB2 Connect

OMEGAMON

Job description

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets on the z/OS platform.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, back up data, and support deployments with a focus on security and operational reliability. You will lead database tuning, coordinate with Change Control and Capacity teams, and mentor junior staff while leveraging IBM DB2 tools and COBOL knowledge.