DB2 for zOS Systems Programmer
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We are seeking an experiencedDB2 for z/OS Systems Programmerto join our DB2 Support Team and provide technical leadership and operational support for a large and complex DB2 for z/OS environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all systems programming aspects of DB2 for z/OS supporting a large database estate comprising 50 DB2 subsystems across multiple mainframe platforms and geographies. This role is critical to ensuring the availability performance integrity maintenance and security of the organizations DB2 infrastructure.
You will work closely with application development infrastructure operations and security teams to maintain highly available and secure DB2 environments while supporting strategic database initiatives performance optimization disaster recovery planning and technology upgrades.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise excellent troubleshooting capabilities and the ability to operate independently within a complex enterprise environment.
In this role You will
- Install configure upgrade and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments.
- Support a large-scale enterprise DB2 infrastructure comprising multiple DB2 subsystems.
- Plan and execute DB2 version upgrades migrations and maintenance implementations.
- Provide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for applications utilizing DB2.
- Ensure the stability integrity availability and performance of DB2 databases and supporting infrastructure.
- Support and manage Distributed Data Facility (DDF) and distributed DB2 connectivity.
- Maintain and optimize highly responsive OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.
- Monitor database performance and implement tuning recommendations to improve efficiency and throughput.
- Perform system capacity planning and growth forecasting.
- Develop test and maintain backup recovery and disaster recovery procedures.
- Ensure proper storage management archiving and retention processes are in place.
- Implement and manage database security controls and access governance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex database and infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with application teams to support database design deployment and problem resolution.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise security audit and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain technical documentation operational standards and support procedures.
- Ensure all database and monitoring solutions are maintained on supported versions.
Required Qualifications
- Typically 8 to 15 years of experience in IBM Mainframe Systems Programming with a strong focus onDB2 for z/OSadministration and support.
- Proven experience supporting large-scale enterprise DB2 environments with multiple DB2 subsystems.
- Strong experience in DB2 installation migration maintenance performance tuning and troubleshooting.
- Experience working in Banking Financial Services Insurance or other mission-critical enterprise environments preferred.
- Hands-on experience supporting high-volume OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.
- Strong experience with:
- DB2 for z/OS (must have)
- z/OS Operating System
- SMP/E
- JCL
- TSO/ISPF
- SDSF
- RACF
- Experience installing upgrading testing and supporting DB2 releases.
- Experience providing Level 2 and Level 3 support for DB2-based applications.
- Strong understanding of Distributed DB2 Connectivity (DDF).
- Experience supporting high-volume OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.
- Expertise in:
- DB2 Performance Monitoring and Tuning
- Capacity Planning
- Backup and Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- Database Security Administration
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a production environment.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments with 50 DB2 subsystems.
- Exposure to Mainframe Sysplex and Data Sharing environments.
- Experience with:
- OMEGAMON for DB2
- DB2 Data Sharing
- IBM Utilities for DB2
- DB2 Performance Expert
- DB2 Administration Tool
- Knowledge of:
- ACF2 Security
- RACF Security Administration
- CICS Integration with DB2
- Automation and Monitoring Tools
- Experience supporting Banking and Financial Services organizations.
- Familiarity with regulatory audit and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of disaster recovery solutions and resilience architectures.
- IBM DB2 for z/OS certifications preferred.
Job Expectations
- Ensure high availability reliability and performance of DB2 for z/OS environments.
- Maintain and support a complex enterprise database estate across multiple regions and platforms.
- Participate in software maintenance upgrades migrations and implementation activities.
- Provide on-call and after-hours support for critical incidents and planned maintenance activities.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for major incidents.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation performance optimization and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with security governance and audit standards.
- Collaborate effectively with infrastructure development security and operational teams.
- Maintain comprehensive system documentation and operational procedures.
- Demonstrate ownership accountability and proactive support of critical business services.
Primary Skillset
- DB2 for z/OS Systems Programming
- DB2 Installation Configuration & Upgrades
- DB2 Performance Monitoring & Tuning
- Distributed DB2 Connectivity (DDF)
- DB2 Data Sharing
- Backup & Recovery
- Disaster Recovery
- Capacity Planning
- SMP/E
- z/OS
- JCL
- TSO/ISPF
- RACF
- CICS-DB2 Integration
- OMEGAMON for DB2
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unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI cloud security connectivity data centers and
application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move
confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer we have experts in more
than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as
established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group which invests over $3 billion each
year in R&D.
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