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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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