Senior DB2 DBA (z/OS, MVS) - Performance & Release Lead

ATS Client; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking an experienced DB2 DBA to manage DB2 for z/OS in the production and development environments on MVS and CICS. You will administer user access, perform release management, and optimize database performance.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a z/OS DB2 environment, knowledge of JCL, REXX, CICS, and batch operations, and the ability to guide developers on SQL coding. On-site in Midrand, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as DB2 DBA or Senior Operator in a z/OS environment.
• Working knowledge of Mainframe (MVS), DB2 for z/OS, Windows OS, SQL, CICS, REXX and JCL.
• Batch operations and MVS architectures.
• DB2 V12 or higher in a z/OS environment
• Understanding of database management tools such as performance monitors and schedulers.

Responsibilities

• Perform DB2 DBA duties with administrator rights on z/OS.
• Implement Release Management and Version Control functions.
• Support BAS production and development environments; provide reports and recommendations.
• Guide developers on SQL coding; report risks and DB unavailability.

Skills

DB2 for z/OS

Mainframe (MVS)

SQL

CICS

REXX

JCL

Batch operations

Oracle (advantage)

DB2 tuning

Education

Technical Diploma in a relevant field

Tools

DB2 Query Monitor for zOS

DB2 Data Studio

QMF for zOS

QMF for Workstation

Job description

ATS Client is seeking an experienced DB2 DBA to manage DB2 for z/OS in the production and development environments on MVS and CICS. You will administer user access, perform release management, and optimize database performance.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a z/OS DB2 environment, knowledge of JCL, REXX, CICS, and batch operations, and the ability to guide developers on SQL coding. On-site in Midrand, Gauteng.