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Senior Mainframe Database Administrator DB2 for z/OS

Vidha It Solutions Llc Tallahassee, Florida, United States · $104K–$114K/yr

IT Services and IT Consulting · 11-50 employees

6 h ago
dba Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Senior Mainframe Database Administrator will manage database operations, including performance tuning, upgrades, and recovery for DB2 for z/OS and other enterprise systems. They are also responsible for conducting SQL code reviews, maintaining technical documentation, and supporting disaster recovery planning.

What they look for

DB2 for z/OS Mainframe administration SQL Server Oracle GIS Performance tuning z/OS JCL COBOL ISPF CICS RACF Disaster recovery Infrastructure support SQL code review Database operations

Requirements

Candidates must have over 12 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. Strong technical expertise in DB2 for z/OS, mainframe technologies, and various database management systems is required.

Full description

Hiring: Senior Mainframe Database Administrator (DB2 for z/OS)

Location: Tallahassee, FL (Local candidates only) Client: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

Face to Face interview

NO C2C / ONLY W2  Experience: 12+ Years

 Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

 

🔹 Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mainframe Database Administrator with strong expertise in DB2 for z/OS, mainframe technologies, and enterprise database administration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database operations, performance tuning, upgrades, recovery, and infrastructure support.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

  • Perform daily database administration and operational support for DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases.
  • Plan, design, implement, and maintain database structures.
  • Monitor database performance and perform tuning and optimization.
  • Manage DB2 for z/OS upgrades, catalog maintenance, and point-in-time recovery.
  • Conduct SQL code reviews and maintain technical documentation.
  • Support disaster recovery planning, infrastructure changes, and verification testing.
  • Assist with technical staff training and mentoring.

🔹 Required Technical Skills

  • Strong expertise in DB2 for z/OS administration, performance management, and application integration.
  • Experience with SQL Server 2008 R2/2012 and Oracle 10g or later.
  • Strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, COBOL, ISPF, CICS, and RACF.
  • Experience with CA Gen, ASG Scheduler, and database/system monitoring tools.
  • Knowledge of started tasks, AFOPER commands, IOF, and z/OS exits.
  • Familiarity with SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, Windows Server, and Azure.
  • Understanding of disaster recovery and infrastructure change management.

🔹 Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with FDOT’s integrated database infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of FDOT Financial Management applications and integrated application environments.

🔹 Ideal Candidate A highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration skills.

📩 Interested candidates: Please share your updated resume and expected hourly rate.

About Us: Vidha IT Solutions LLC is a dynamic technology services company dedicated to delivering innovative IT and data solutions to clients across industries. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges with modern technology, and we take pride in fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented workplace. At Vidha IT Solutions, employees are empowered to make an impact and grow their careers alongside a passionate, forward-thinking team.

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