DB2 Enterprise Mainframe Specialist

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDatabase Full time $95,000 - $125,000

Enterprise DB2 Mainframe Expert Required

We're seeking an experienced and skilled professional to manage and optimize DB2 for z/OS environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across mission-critical systems.

This key role involves close collaboration with application development teams, automation of operational tasks, and implementation of robust backup and recovery strategies. You'll also play a pivotal role in maintaining data integrity, enforcing security protocols, and supporting application deployments.

  • Administer and support DB2 for z/OS environments, focusing on application performance, reliability, and regular database health checks and maintenance.
  • Create and manage database objects (e.g. tablespaces, tables, indexes, packages) and run DB2 utilities (LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG, RUNSTATS) for physical maintenance.
  • Collaborate with developers to optimize SQL queries and indexing strategies, perform performance tuning, and ensure data integrity best practices are upheld.
  • Automate tasks using JCL, REXX, COBOL, and Python; deploy application releases and troubleshoot related issues.
  • Monitor tablespace capacity, implement RACF-based security protocols, manage backup and disaster recovery procedures, and maintain technical documentation.

Qualifications and Skills

Proven experience as a DB2 Database Administrator in enterprise mainframe environments is essential, along with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

IBM Certified Database Associate or equivalent DB2 for z/OS certification is required; additional certifications or publications are highly valued.

Strong skills in RACF security management and cross-platform integration (Unix/Windows) are necessary.

Excellent scripting abilities in REXX, JCL, and Python are essential.

Willingness to provide on-call and after-hours support as required.

Successful applicants must be Australian Citizens with Baseline level security clearance.

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