Z/OS DB2 DBA — 24x7 Availability & Tuning

Arete Technologies, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Little Rock, Arkansas, is looking for a Z/OS DB2 DBA responsible for maintaining and tuning z/OS DB2 databases. This role requires ensuring 24/7 database availability and support, along with implementing best practices in database management. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 3 years of z/OS DB2 DBA experience. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on performance enhancement and database optimization.

Qualifications

• In-depth z/OS DB2 Database Administration (V9) experience (3+ years).
• Solid experience with VSAM files, JCL, and TSO.
• Database Administration experience with DB2 UDB on LUW and SQL Server is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Database administration, implementation, and maintenance tasks.
• Ensure the 24/7 availability and performance of the databases.
• Optimize hardware/system resources allocated to the databases.

Skills

z/OS DB2 Database Administration

VSAM files

JCL

TSO

DBA certifications

SQL Server

DB2 UDB on LUW

CA tools

REX

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm in Little Rock, Arkansas, is looking for a Z/OS DB2 DBA responsible for maintaining and tuning z/OS DB2 databases. This role requires ensuring 24/7 database availability and support, along with implementing best practices in database management. Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 3 years of z/OS DB2 DBA experience. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on performance enhancement and database optimization.