Senior DB2 z/OS DBA – Remote Data Integrity & Availability

NTT Ltd Group Services United Kingdom Limited; 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. You will work with cross-functional teams to support data-driven applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement robust backup and recovery strategies.

The role focuses on administering IBM DB2 databases on z/OS, tuning performance, managing utilities, and ensuring security and compliance across environments.

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 IBM Db2 Administration Tools and OMEGAMON.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM DB2 databases on z/OS platforms.
• Monitor, analyze, and tune database and SQL performance.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Support deployments and database changes.
• Ensure database security and operational integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

SQL tuning

JCL/TSO/ISPF

Security RACF

Leadership

Data modeling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

IBM DB2 Certification

Tools

OMEGAMON

DB2 Administration Tools

DB2 Connect

Job description

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

The role focuses on administering IBM DB2 databases on z/OS, tuning performance, managing utilities, and ensuring security and compliance across environments.