Senior Remote Mainframe DB2 DBA

Kyndryl Inc.; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking a senior Mainframe Db2 DBA to join our remote US-based team. You will architect and administer the backbone of our data systems, focusing on performance, security, and scalability to support mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining DB2 environments, tuning SQL, implementing robust security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-availability solutions for our clients.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years Mainframe Db2 DBA experience.
• Working knowledge of IBM Mainframe Database utilities.
• SME level knowledge of SQL coding, tuning and debugging.
• Ability to diagnose performance problems and recommend database/SQL/programming changes.
• Ability to do a technical deep dive into application architecture/SQL and translate that knowledge into actionable tasks.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal. Client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize database systems to run at peak performance.
• Set security protocols and manage user access to protect data.
• Plan ahead with capacity planning and growth projections for scalability.
• Coordinate with teams to plan database projects aligned with goals.
• Propose and implement enhancements to improve performance and reliability.
• Develop backup and recovery plans and support end users.

Skills

Mainframe Db2 DBA

SQL coding, tuning and debugging

Excellent communication

Tools

Omegamon

Query Monitor

QMF

Db2 Admin tool

Log analyzer

DDF

Stored procedures

Job description

Kyndryl Inc. is seeking a senior Mainframe Db2 DBA to join our remote US-based team. You will architect and administer the backbone of our data systems, focusing on performance, security, and scalability to support mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities include configuring and maintaining DB2 environments, tuning SQL, implementing robust security, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-availability solutions for our clients.