Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer-Hybrid

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer

Phoenix, AZ

Onsite-Hybrid

We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe DB2 Systems Administrator to manage and support DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise environment. This role is responsible for installation, configuration, performance tuning, and overall health of DB2 subsystems, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance.

Required Qualifications

• 7 12+ years of mainframe experience
• 3 5+ years in DB2 Systems Programming / Administration
• Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and Replication products (Qrep, SQLrep and CDC) software installation, version upgrades and maintenance, certification testing, documentation of operational procedures, disaster recovery testing
• Deep knowledge of:
  • ZPARMs and subsystem configuration
  • Buffer pools, logs, BSDS, catalog/directory
• Strong troubleshooting skills for:
  • System-level DB2 issues
  • Performance and connectivity problems
• Proficiency in:
  • JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
  • SMP/E (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with:
  • DB2 utilities and performance tools
  • Monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, MainView)
• Knowledge of:
  • DevOps tools for mainframe (Endevor, ISPW, etc.)
• Exposure to:
  • Cloud integration or hybrid architectures
• Experience with:
  • Large-scale DB2 upgrades or migrations
  • Performance optimization initiatives
• Knowledge of:
  • Modernization tools (z/OS Connect, APIs)
• Experience with software support for BMC for DB2 Tools, IBM z/OS Connect, Software AG ADABAS and Natural products
• Programming experience with REXX
• Working knowledge of SQL, JIRA, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, Network certificates, Splunk
• Working knowledge of other Mainframe Subsystems (CICS, IMS, MQ)