DB2 Systems Programmer
Job Location:
Columbia, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
17 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Hansen Talent Group is seeking a remote Db2 Systems Programmer with expert knowledge in supporting Db2 subsystems for z/OS platforms. This individual will have the unique experience to work with SME programmers who have led major initiatives as well as serve as mentor for junior DB2 z/OS technical professionals.
The Db2 Systems Programmer will be responsible for managingDb2 for z/OS subsystems supporting environments for both internal and external clients as well as collaborating with z/OS programmers to optimize the Mainframe production.
Duties:
The Db2 Systems Programmer will be responsible for managingDb2 for z/OS subsystems supporting environments for both internal and external clients as well as collaborating with z/OS programmers to optimize the Mainframe production.
Duties:
- Installing configuring governing and tuning Db2 componentsin z/OS platforms including SMP/E PTF evaluation RSU planning APAR analysis HOLDDATA review as well as configuringDSNZPARM settings.
- Optimize system performance and lead disaster recovery activities.
- Strong understanding of Db2 security architecture including RACF integration authentication authorization trusted contexts privileged access controls SECADM/SYSADM separation audit traces encryption certificates and secure remote connectivity
- Support vendor advisory assessment maintenance windows fallback planning and deployment governance
- Access vulnerability findings CVE applicability security bulletins patch exposure configuration drift exploitability compensating controls remediation complexity and implementation risk for Db2 for z/OS environments
- Identify risk exposures attack surface control gaps operational weaknesses and remediation opportunities across Db2 z/OS RACF DDF utilities middleware interfaces certificates and automation tooling
- Under concepts of Db2 performance analyze and identifyproduction incident patterns
- Oversee certificate management
- Ability to partner with application security RACF middleware storage and z/OS teams
- in-depth experience and knowledge of Db2 systems and data management tools
- Broadcom and IBM tools
- Strong communication
Required Experience:
IC