Mainframe Database Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $62.00hr - $67.00hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products.
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades.
• Mastery of DB2 and IMS Database management and utilities.
• Experience with DB2 V12 upgrades or later.
• Experience with IMS V15.5 upgrades or later.
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS).
• Proficiency in ISPF/TSO and other basic mainframe tools.
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST.
• Ability to design project plans (upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task lists for all stakeholders and communicate timelines.
• Ability to formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve project completion.

Responsibilities:

• Installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance.
• Configuring DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters to optimize performance.
• Utilizing DB2 and IMS tools to monitor database health and application objects.
• Implementing DB2 and IMS security controls and collaborating with DBAs to manage application access.
• Performing SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance standards.
• Coordinating with application and system teams to implement database enhancements.
• Leading service restoration for issues related to DB2 and associated software products.
• Driving continuous improvement in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with measurable KPIs.
• Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Maintaining baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Participating in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery and business continuity.

Skills:

• Mainframe.
• z/OS.
• DB2.
• Database Admin.
• IMS.
• SMP/E.
• JCL.
• IBM Utilities.
• ISPF.
• TSO.
• REXX.
• CLIST.

Qualification And Education:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.