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# Db2 Systems Programmer

- **Company:** Hansen Talent Group
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** User Authentication, Cyber Security, System Configuration, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, Broadcom, Subsystems, Z/OS, SSL Certificate Management, Data Management
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4118c28e-28b8-46fb-a576-73699f971f26

## About the Role

* in-depth experience and knowledge of Db2 systems and data management tools
 * Broadcom and IBM tools
 * Strong communication

## Description

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 managing Db2 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 components in z/OS platforms including SMP/E, PTF evaluation, RSU planning, APAR analysis, ++HOLDDATA review as well as configuring DSNZPARM 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 identify production incident patterns
 * Oversee certificate management
 * Ability to partner with application, security, RACF, middleware, storage, and z/OS teams


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