Senior DB2 z/OS DBA — On-Site Performance Lead

BIICS, Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BIICS, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Senior DB2 Database Administrator to join our on-site team. You will manage daily DB2 for z/OS and related systems, monitor performance, and implement tuning and automation.

The ideal candidate has extensive DB2 for z/OS experience, strong SQL/COBOL skills, and a track record of maintaining high availability in complex environments. This role requires on-site presence in Tallahassee and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in computing.
• 12+ years combined experience in database administration for DB2 for z/OS, SQL Server 2008R2/2012, and Oracle 10g+.
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management and database administration.
• Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB2 for z/OS.
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS catalog maintenance.
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS point-in-time recovery.
• Advanced knowledge of JCL.
• In-depth knowledge of the z/OS platform and related tools.
• In-depth knowledge of CA GEN model management and application object support.
• In-depth knowledge of ISPF, ASG Scheduler, COBOL, and z/OS monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of disaster recovery planning and infrastructure change management.

Responsibilities

• Daily operational and database administration activities.
• Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning.
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation.
• Perform SQL code reviews.
• Mentor and train other technical staff.
• May assist with other database or infrastructure activities as requested.

Skills

DBA experience

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery planning

COBOL knowledge

JCL

z/OS

ISPF

CICS

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

DB2 for z/OS

SQL Server 2008R2/2012

Oracle 10g+

CA GEN

ISPF

JCL

z/OS

RACF

CICS

IOF

SSMS/SSRS/SSIS

Azure

Windows Servers

Job description

BIICS, Inc. in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Senior DB2 Database Administrator to join our on-site team. You will manage daily DB2 for z/OS and related systems, monitor performance, and implement tuning and automation.

The ideal candidate has extensive DB2 for z/OS experience, strong SQL/COBOL skills, and a track record of maintaining high availability in complex environments. This role requires on-site presence in Tallahassee and collaboration with cross-functional teams.