Mainframe Database Administrator (DB2 / IDMS)

DeARX; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Mainframe DBA to ensure stability and performance in its mission-critical systems. This role offers the opportunity to manage DB2 and IDMS databases on the z/OS platform, focusing on performance tuning, issue resolution, and disaster recovery planning. You will be at the forefront of maintaining high-quality database operations in a high-stakes environment, contributing to the reliability of one of South Africa's leading financial institutions. If you thrive in challenging situations and are passionate about database excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in IT, with 5+ years as a Mainframe DBA.
• 4+ years working directly with IDMS and DB2 databases.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle management of DB2 and IDMS databases on the z/OS platform.
• Performance tuning and optimization to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

DB2

IDMS

z/OS

Performance tuning

Troubleshooting

Education

IT Degree or relevant certification

Tools

JCL

IBM utilities

SPUFI

DB2 Admin

DMLO

Job description

12-Month Contract | Sandton
Standby & After-Hours Support Required

Are you the go-to expert when it comes to DB2 and IDMS on z/OS?
Join a leading financial institution where mainframe mastery meets enterprise impact. We're looking for a seasoned Mainframe DBA to bring rock-solid stability, performance, and innovation to our mission-critical systems. This is your chance to work at the heart of one of South Africa's premier banking environments, where reliability is not just valued it's essential.

What You'll Be Owning:

• Full lifecycle management of DB2 and IDMS databases on the z/OS platform.
• Performance tuning and optimization to ensure seamless operations.
• Rapid issue resolution for database and DBMS-related incidents.
• Execution of upgrades, patches, and database maintenance with zero fuss.
• Hands-on involvement in disaster recovery planning and simulations.
• Championing best practices in database design and architecture.
• Providing high-quality incident, change, and request management.
• Maintaining tight security controls and ensuring data integrity.
• Delivering actionable insights through utilization and capacity reporting.
• Collaborating with top-tier vendors and service partners.

The Toolbox You Bring:

• Expertise in z/OS operations and environments.
• Deep knowledge of IDMS and DB2 for z/OS.
• Hands-on proficiency with JCL, IBM utilities, SPUFI, DB2 Admin, and DMLO.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and an analytical mindset.

What We're Looking For:

• IT Degree or relevant certification.
• Minimum 8 years' experiencein IT, with 5+ years as a Mainframe DBA.
• 4+ years working directly with IDMS and DB2 databases.
• Track record of participating in Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises.
• Solid foundation in mainframe OS concepts and enterprise environments.

Why Join Us?

Banking is built on trust and trust is built on resilient systems. If you're someone who thrives in high-stakes environments and takes pride in database excellence, this role was made for you.

Ready to take the reins of complex, high-performance mainframe systems?
Apply today and make your mark where it matters most.