IBM DB2 Database Administrator

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a quick learner? Are you detail oriented, organized, and a good problem solver? Do you like routine but yet embrace variety? Are you a team player and customer-service oriented? Consider joining our team! Nebraska DHHS is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support and maintain critical IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 environments that power essential Health and Human Services systems. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with 5+ years of DB2 administration experience, strong Java, REXX, Python development skills who is ready to ensure data reliability, system performance, and long-term stability for mission-critical applications. This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field of study and three years related experience or A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience.
• Experience may include application programming, software installation and software maintenance, including systems programming, online programming, database design, analysis and programming using IFS and/or SQL/DS and database administration.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• The candidate must have at least 5 years of recent experience in the following:
• IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 Administration and support
• REXX/ Python development
• Snowflake
• CA CoolGen
• COBOL
• Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln. No remote or hybrid work.
• Hours: Monday – Friday (business hours) with occasional off hours support.
• Knowledge and experience supporting IBM z/OS and LUW DB2
• SQL Query development and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of utilizing IBM z/OS tools including Data Studio, SPUFI, QMF, DB2I
• Knowledge and experience with Java/ REXX development to author and maintain scripts used for DB2 administration

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 database changes in accordance with NFOCUS and MMIS releases
• Manage the IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 environment by performing reorgs, statistics, data unloads/ loads, data backups/ recoveries
• Assist technical teams with SQL Query development as well as troubleshooting issues
• Administer and maintain Windows MS SQL Servers

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, immediate earning of vacation and sick leave; state-matched (156%) retirement plan; health (79% employer contribution), dental, vision, and life insurance options, and we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree