Senior DB2 z/OS DBA - Remote & Analytics

Jobgether; Alabama; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and contract terms for senior-level DBAs

100% remote work flexibility

Exposure to advanced enterprise database technologies

Opportunities to lead projects and mentor junior team members

Work in a dynamic, high-performance environment

Inclusion in a company that values diversity, equity, and professional growth

Job summary

A technology placement service is seeking a Senior DB2 Database Administrator in Alabama, USA. This fully remote role focuses on managing DB2 z/OS databases in high-performance environments. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience and in-depth knowledge of database security and automation tools. Opportunities for mentorship and working with advanced technologies are key aspects of this position. Competitive salary and contract terms for senior-level DBAs are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience as a DB2 z/OS Database Administrator; experience with DB2 LUW is a plus.
• Strong understanding of DB2 z/OS architecture, Netezza Performance Server, and mainframe operating systems.
• Proven experience in mission-critical, multi-terabyte environments and data warehouse concepts.
• Expertise in database security, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Python, Perl) and automation tools such as Control-M.
• Experience with monitoring and performance management tools (e.g., Nimsoft, Dynatrace, Datadog).
• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• DB2 z/OS Database Administration certification preferred; healthcare industry experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DB2 z/OS subsystems and Tier-1 mission-critical databases.
• Configure and upgrade DB2 systems, perform capacity planning, and monitor performance for multi-terabyte platforms.
• Support analytics workloads, data warehouses, data marts, and data lakes.
• Apply updates, patches, and hotfixes, and manage database migration from non-production to production environments.
• Develop and maintain data models, schemas, views, and tables to support application requirements.
• Implement database security mechanisms including encryption, auditing, and access controls.
• Develop, execute, and test backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Provide 24x7 production support and troubleshoot complex database, I/O, and SQL performance issues.
• Collaborate with IT teams and application developers to optimize system performance and resolve issues.
• Automate DBA tasks using scripting languages and workflow tools, and maintain operational documentation.

Job description

A technology placement service is seeking a Senior DB2 Database Administrator in Alabama, USA. This fully remote role focuses on managing DB2 z/OS databases in high-performance environments. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience and in-depth knowledge of database security and automation tools. Opportunities for mentorship and working with advanced technologies are key aspects of this position. Competitive salary and contract terms for senior-level DBAs are offered.