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Mainframe DB2 Specialist

Diverse Lynx LLC

Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 10 October 2026 (9 days ago)

Application Deadline: 7 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mainframe DB2 Specialist
Remote
70/hr on w2
90/hr on T4

Key Skills:
Db2 for z/OS system programming
Db2 utilities administration (IBM Broadcom/CA)
JCL PROC & control card conversion to IBM utilities
Db2 job delivery testing & documentation

ROLE PROFILE
Job Description/ Responsibilities Core Technical Skills:

Install configure and manage IBM Db2 for z/OS environments in a Parallel Sysplex architecture.
Install configure and administer IBM Db2 Tools and Utility Suites.
Strong knowledge of Db2 systems programming utilities and database administration.
Establish policies and procedures pertaining to database management disaster recovery security maintenance and utilization.
Review new IBM Db2 Tool releases and functionality providing recommendations on adEligible to workion and business value.
Evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned client environments.
Provide vendor consultation and technical guidance for Db2 Tools migration activities.
Lead and execute migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools.
Convert Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL Procedures and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards.
Develop project plans with defined phases including assessment conversion implementation testing cutover and post-migration support.
Validate converted jobs procedures and utilities to ensure operational readiness and compliance with IBM standards.

Eligible to workional Skills:

Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools administration experience.
IBM Db2 Tools implementation and support experience.
z/OS scheduling and automation expertise.
Mainframe systems programming experience.
Db2 DBA experience.
JCL REXX ISPF and utility automation skills.
SMP/E installation and maintenance experience.

Database Skills:

Database Administration
Db2 for z/OS subsystem administration and maintenance.
Database Tablespace Index and Catalog management.
Db2 Utility execution monitoring and Eligible to workimization.
Backup Recovery and Disaster Recovery procedures.
Database change management and migration processes.
SQL performance analysis and tuning.
Utility scheduling and automation.
Database monitoring and reporting.
Space management and capacity planning.
Package Plan and Access Path management.
Performance diagnostics and workload analysis.
Production support and problem determination.

IBM DB2 Tool Migration Skills

Conversion of Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards.
Delivery and validation of converted Db2 Jobs Procedures (PROCs) and Control Cards.
Analysis of existing utility execution processes and implementation of IBM best practices.
Development of migration standards testing strategies and cutover procedures.
Install configure and manage IBM Db2 for z/OS environments in a Parallel Sysplex architecture.
Install configure and administer IBM Db2 Tools and Utility Suites. Strong knowledge of Db2 systems programming utilities and database administration.
Review new IBM Db2 Tool releases and functionality providing recommendations on adEligible to workion and business value.
Lead and execute migrations from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools.
Convert Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL Procedures and Control Cards to IBM Db2 Utilities standards.

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