Overview

As a DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer, you will provide technical leadership and operational support for a large, multi-subsystem DB2 environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure availability, performance, security, and DR readiness across regions. This role offers impact through strategic upgrades, performance optimization, and resilient database operations.

You will work in a complex enterprise setting, driving automation and reliability in support of business-critical applications.

Responsabilidades

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments

Support a large-scale enterprise DB2 infrastructure with multiple subsystems

Plan and execute DB2 version upgrades, migrations, and maintenance

Provide Level 2 and Level 3 support for DB2-based applications

Ensure stability, integrity, availability, and performance of DB2 databases

Support and manage Distributed Data Facility (DDF) and distributed DB2 connectivity

Maintain and optimize OLTP environments using CICS and DB2

Monitor performance and implement tuning recommendations

Perform capacity planning and growth forecasting

Develop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and DR procedures

Ensure storage management, archiving, and retention processes

Implement and manage database security controls and access governance

Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and infrastructure issues





Collaborate with application teams on design, deployment, and problem resolution

Ensure compliance with security, audit, and regulatory requirements

Maintain technical documentation, operational standards, and support procedures

Ensure database and monitoring solutions are kept on supported versions

Requisitos principales Typically 8 to 15+ years of IBM Mainframe Systems Programming with strong DB2 for z/OS administration

Experience supporting large-scale DB2 environments with multiple subsystems

DB2 installation, migration, maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting

Experience in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other mission-critical environments preferred

Hands-on experience with high-volume OLTP using CICS and DB2

DB2 for z/OS (must have), z/OS, SMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, RACF

Experience installing/upgrading DB2 releases and providing Level 2/3 support

Understanding of Distributed DB2 Connectivity (DDF)

Expertise in: DB2 Performance Monitoring & Tuning, Capacity Planning, Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Database Security Administration

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in production strong analytical and troubleshooting excellent written and verbal communication independent work style

DB2 for z/OS z/OS

SMP/E

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