Senior Mainframe Database Administrator DB2 for z/OS
About The Position
Vidha IT Solutions LLC is seeking a Senior Mainframe Database Administrator specializing in DB2 for z/OS for a role supporting the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Tallahassee, Florida. The position is limited to local candidates and requires a face-to-face interview. The administrator will provide enterprise database operations and infrastructure support, with a focus on DB2 for z/OS, performance tuning, upgrades, recovery, and application integration. The role also includes administration of SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases, support for disaster recovery and infrastructure changes, and assistance with staff training and mentoring.
Requirements
- 12 or more years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong expertise in DB2 for z/OS administration, performance management, and application integration.
- Experience with SQL Server 2008 R2/2012 and Oracle 10g or later.
- Strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, COBOL, ISPF, CICS, and RACF.
- Experience with CA Gen, ASG Scheduler, and database/system monitoring tools.
- Knowledge of started tasks, AFOPER commands, IOF, and z/OS exits.
- Familiarity with SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, Windows Server, and Azure.
- Understanding of disaster recovery and infrastructure change management.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration skills.
- Local to Tallahassee, Florida; face-to-face interview required.
- W2 only; C2C is not accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with FDOT’s integrated database infrastructure.
- Knowledge of FDOT Financial Management applications and integrated application environments.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily database administration and operational support for DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS databases.
- Plan, design, implement, and maintain database structures.
- Monitor database performance and perform tuning and optimization.
- Manage DB2 for z/OS upgrades, catalog maintenance, and point-in-time recovery.
- Conduct SQL code reviews and maintain technical documentation.
- Support disaster recovery planning, infrastructure changes, and verification testing.
- Assist with technical staff training and mentoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
