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DB2 Database Administrator

Gravitas Recruitment Group LtdEngland🇬🇧United Kingdom

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeTemporary/Casual
Work modeRemote
LocationEngland, United Kingdom

Job description

DB2 Database Administrator (Mainframe)/DB2 DBA

Contract: Initial 3 months

Location: Fully Remote - UK

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Rate: Dependent on experience

Security Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance Desired

We are seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to support a major client Mainframe project. Working as part of a specialist technical delivery team, you will provide hands-on DB2 administration and technical support, with a particular focus on investigating incidents and responding to technical queries involving customer data held within DB2 tables.

This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong Mainframe DB2 knowledge and the ability to investigate and resolve database-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide hands-on DB2 database administration and technical support within a Mainframe environment.
  • Access and analyse customer data held within DB2 tables to support incident investigations and technical queries.
  • Investigate database-related incidents, identifying potential causes and supporting resolution.
  • Analyse DB2 data and provide technical findings to support wider project activities.
  • Support database performance monitoring, troubleshooting and problem resolution.
  • Work with technical teams to investigate and resolve issues across the Mainframe environment.
  • Ensure database activities are carried out in accordance with established procedures and security requirements.
  • Produce clear technical findings and documentation where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience working as a DB2 Database Administrator in a Mainframe environment.
  • Good knowledge of DB2 for z/OS.
  • Experience accessing, querying and analysing data held within DB2 tables.
  • Proven experience investigating database-related incidents and technical issues.
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a hands-on technical capacity.
  • Must hold UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Candidates without active SC clearance will not be considered.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience supporting large-scale or complex Mainframe environments.
  • Experience working on major client or enterprise technology projects.
  • Knowledge of Mainframe operational processes and associated tools.

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