Senior DB2 z/OS DBA — Remote

NTT Ltd.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets. This role works with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The Database Administrator collaborates with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management, and Capacity and Availability Management to define user needs, monitor access, and enforce database security.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of database administration experience, incl. 5+ years with DB2 for z/OS.
• Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS, DB2 utilities, SQL tuning, JCL, TSO/ISPF, RACF.
• Familiarity with SQL subqueries, joins, unions and group clauses.
• Relational DB concepts incl. normalization and referential integrity.
• Experience with DB2 Connect is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM DB2 databases on z/OS platforms.
• Monitor, analyze, and tune database and SQL performance.
• Manage DB2 utilities including REORG, LOAD, COPY, and RECOVER.
• Implement backup, recovery, and DR procedures.
• Support deployments and database changes.
• Ensure security, compliance, and operational integrity.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and development teams.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

IBM z/OS

DB2 utilities

SQL tuning

JCL

TSO/ISPF

RACF

COBOL

SQL Server knowledge

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

MCSE DBA

Oracle Associate (or equivalent)

IBM DB2 Certification

Tools

IBM DB2 Connect

OMEGAMON

IBM Db2 Administration Tools

Job description

NTT DATA is seeking a seasoned Database Administrator to ensure availability, integrity, and performance of critical data assets. This role works with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The Database Administrator collaborates with Change Control, Release Management, Asset and Configuration Management, and Capacity and Availability Management to define user needs, monitor access, and enforce database security.