Senior Db2 for z/OS Database Administrator Salary
$93,804.00 - $123,084.00 Annually
Location Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type Exempt
Job Number 2025-79
Department Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date 01/30/2026
Closing Date 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
The Senior Db2 for z/OS Database Administrator will manage and maintain court databases of simple to high complexity, helping to optimize database configuration and access, and resolve database performance and capacity issues. Provides system planning, administration, and support of high risk, high impact elements of AOC database operations for the Judicial Information Systems serving Washington's judiciary.
Washington Courts Employment Opportunity
Administrative Office of the Courts Information Services Division
Our Mission
Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
POSITION DETAILS
Washington State Residency and Telework Information
AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.
Duties
Installs, configures, and maintains Db2 for z/OS database software products to the requirements of the user community who use those software products to support the continuous availability, reliability, and performance of the AOC installed applications.
Maintains, monitors, conducts performance tuning and backup and recovery of Db2 for z/OS databases.
Analyzes and plans for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements.
Responds to customer service requests and provides senior level troubleshooting, problem resolution and consulting.
Participates in design reviews of high risk, high impact statewide systems and services.
Provides technical mentorship and coaching to other system support staff.
Reviews and evaluates work products for accuracy and applicability.
May perform lead duties for a workgroup. These duties may include resolving procedure or workflow conflicts, providing input to the manager regarding managerial issues, and informing the manager of needs, issues and concerns.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
A combination of education and experience demonstrating a working knowledge of the duties, responsibilities and competencies of the Senior Db2 for z/OS Database Administrator may substitute for the qualifications listed.
Ability to expertly deploy knowledge and skills in a combination of the following technology and business areas:
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
This position is not overtime eligible.
The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.
AOC does not use E-Verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT).
For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
SPECIAL NOTE
Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:
Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.
The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an