High-Performance DB2 Administrator

4 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDatabase Full time $120,000 - $140,000
Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 professional to manage and optimize DB2 for z/OS environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across mission-critical systems. This role involves close collaboration with application development teams, automation of operational tasks, and implementation of robust backup and recovery strategies.

Main Responsibilities:

  • 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 security protocols, manage backup and disaster recovery procedures, and maintain technical documentation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Proven experience as a DB2 administrator in enterprise mainframe environments, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • IBM Certified Database Associate or equivalent DB2 for z/OS certification; additional certifications or publications are a plus.
  • Skilled in security management and cross-platform integration (Unix/Windows).
  • Strong scripting abilities in REXX, JCL, and Python.
  • Willingness to provide on-call and after-hours support as required.
  • Australian Citizenship and Baseline level security clearance.
Benefits

We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, veterans, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Our Advocacy Groups provide opportunities for team members to connect and collaborate on shared interests and work to support and celebrate our diverse community.

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