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# Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator

- **Company:** CVS Health
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $83,000.0 - $222,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Backup Devices, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Job Scheduling, Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Release Management, SQL Stored Procedures, Z/OS, Database Performance, Database Migration, Omegamon, Database Replication, Sql Tuning, Database Tools and Utilities
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/auth/login?destination=/job/senior-mainframe-db2-database-administrator/10645613

## About the Role

* 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Db2 for z/OS Database Administrator, including database design, maintenance, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and production support.
 * 3+ years of experience with Db2 Administration Tools, Query Monitor, OMEGAMON, and Db2 utilities including LOAD, UNLOAD, RUNSTATS, REORG, COPY, RECOVER, and SPUFI.
 * 3+ years of advanced SQL performance tuning, access path analysis, query optimization, and index management in Db2 z/OS environments.
 * 3+ years of experience with JCL development, DBA job scheduling, and 24x7 production on-call support in large-scale mainframe environments.
 * 1+ year of experience designing, implementing, or supporting database replication solutions in complex enterprise computing environments., * IDMS Database Administration knowledge
 * Db2 Distributed (DDF) support
 * z/OS Db2 maintenance and upgrade support
 * Stored procedure development/support experience
 * REXX scripting experience, Bachelor's degree from accredited university or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 4 years relevant experience).

## Description

CVS Health is seeking a Senior Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) to support, optimize, and automate enterprise Db2 for z/OS and IDMS database environments. The Senior Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for database administration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, disaster recovery readiness, application release support, and database automation initiatives across critical healthcare platforms. The Senior Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) will work closely with application development, infrastructure, and support teams to improve database performance, implement structural database changes, support Db2 upgrades and migrations, and ensure high availability of mission-critical systems. The ideal Senior Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) brings deep expertise in Db2 z/OS administration, SQL performance tuning, JCL, database utilities, and production support within large-scale mainframe environments. As a Senior Mainframe DB2 Database
Administrator (DBA), you will play a key role in maintaining database reliability, scalability, security, and operational excellence while participating in audit support, disaster recovery activities, and a 24x7 on-call rotation., * Administer and support enterprise Db2 z/OS and IDMS databases across production and non-production environments, including structural changes, application releases, and database migrations.

 * Optimize database performance through SQL tuning, access path analysis, index recommendations, RUNSTATS, REORG, and resource utilization analysis.
 * Develop and implement automation solutions to improve database administration processes, operational efficiency, and legacy support activities.
 * Manage database backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery processes, including DR documentation and testing activities.
 * Support Db2 Function Level upgrades, version migrations, RSU maintenance, and database utility execution.
 * Respond to database support requests, change requests, audit inquiries, and production incidents while participating in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
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