Senior Database Administrator – DB2 / z/OS

Private Label Staff•Tallahassee, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to support a large-scale enterprise technology environment in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a highly technical, hands-on DBA position with a strong focus on DB2 for z/OS and mainframe environments, along with SQL Server, Oracle, and supporting infrastructure technologies. The Senior DBA will be responsible for database administration, architecture, performance, reliability, and operational support while working alongside other technical resources to maintain and improve a complex enterprise data environment.

Requirements

15+ years of combined database administration experience across: DB2 for z/OS, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
Advanced experience administering DB2 in a z/OS/mainframe environment.
Advanced knowledge of DB2 application integration and performance management.
Experience performing DB2 for z/OS upgrades.
Experience with DB2 catalog maintenance and point-in-time recovery.
Strong knowledge of JCL and the z/OS platform.
Experience using and interpreting DB2 and z/OS monitoring tools.
Experience with technical infrastructure implementation and change management.
Working knowledge of disaster recovery requirements and processes.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, customer service, and mentoring skills.

Nice To Haves

Mainframe / z/OS
DB2 for z/OS
z/OS JCL
COBOL
CICS
RACF
ISPF
IOF
CA GEN
ASG Scheduler
AFOPER
BJS
z/OS EXITs
z/OS started task creation and management
IBI z/OS services
Database / Microsoft
Oracle
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)
Additional Technologies
Windows Server
Microsoft Azure
Infrastructure monitoring and performance tools
Disaster recovery and infrastructure change-management processes

Responsibilities

Perform daily database administration and operational support across DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, and related database environments.
Plan, design, implement, and support enterprise database structures.
Monitor database health, availability, and performance.
Perform database performance analysis and tuning.
Support DB2 for z/OS, including upgrades, catalog maintenance, application integration, and point-in-time recovery.
Assist with database and data architecture design across multiple platforms and computing environments.
Develop and maintain database administration procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
Conduct SQL code reviews and recommend performance or design improvements.
Support infrastructure implementation planning, change management, verification testing, and disaster recovery.
Work with development, infrastructure, and application teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Assist with training and mentoring other technical staff.
Ensure database architecture and operations meet applicable security and technology standards.