Mainframe Zos Dbas

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDatabaseAdministrator Full time $125,000 - $175,000
Job Overview

We are seeking a seasoned DB2 database administrator to oversee the management and optimization of DB2 for z/OS environments, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability across mission-critical systems.

This role involves closely collaborating with application development teams, automating operational tasks, and implementing robust backup and recovery strategies.

  • 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.
Key Responsibilities:Technical Skills:
  • DB2 Administration: administer and support DB2 for z/OS environments, focusing on application performance, reliability, and regular database health checks and maintenance.
  • Database Management: create and manage database objects (e.g. tablespaces, tables, indexes, packages) and run DB2 utilities (LOAD, UNLOAD, REORG, RUNSTATS) for physical maintenance.
  • Collaboration: collaborate with developers to optimize SQL queries and indexing strategies, perform performance tuning, and ensure data integrity best practices are upheld.
  • Automation: automate tasks using JCL, REXX, COBOL, and Python; deploy application releases and troubleshoot related issues.
  • Security and Compliance: monitor tablespace capacity, implement RACF-based security protocols, manage backup and disaster recovery procedures, and maintain technical documentation.
Requirements:Essential Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as a DB2 DBA 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 RACF 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.

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