Sr. Mainframe Consultant

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Db2 for z/OS subsystems.
• Apply maintenance and fixes using SMP/E.
• Administer production and non-production Db2 databases.
• Execute and optimize Db2 utilities, including REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, and REBUILD INDEX.
• Monitor and tune Db2 subsystems, SQL, buffer pools, locking, logging, storage, and application performance.
• Support backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster-recovery testing.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support Q Replication, SQL Replication, Change Data Capture, and Db2 Connect.
• Collaborate with application, CICS, storage, security, and z/OS infrastructure teams.
• Follow ITIL incident, problem, change, and release-management processes.
• Maintain technical documentation, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
• Participate in rotational on-call and scheduled after-hours support.

We are seeking a Sr. Mainframe Consultant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Db2 for z/OS administration, performance tuning, and replication technologies and a proven ability to own complex production issues, deliver reliable upgrades and migrations, and optimize system and application performance., * Expertise with Db2 for z/OS, including subsystem administration and utilities.

• Proficiency with z/OS, MVS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and JES2/JES3.
• Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, RACF, DFSMS, and SMP/E.
• Strong SQL and experience with one or more of COBOL, REXX, CLIST, SAS, or Assembler.
• Hands-on experience with Q Replication, SQL Replication, and Change Data Capture.
• Knowledge of Db2 Connect and Informatica PowerExchange.
• Familiarity with performance and monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON, IntelliMagic, MXG, BMC MainView, Apptune, Query Monitor, TMON, Strobe, or Db2PM.
• Experience with TWS/OPC, SA z/OS, and NetView.
• 5+ years in relevant roles.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced performance tuning and recovery expertise in Db2 for z/OS.
• Experience leading upgrades, migrations, and complex production issue resolution.

Proposed Senior-Level Differentiation:

• 10-12+ years of relevant Db2 for z/OS experience.
• Independent ownership of subsystem administration, upgrades, migrations, and complex production issues.
• Advanced performance tuning and recovery expertise.
• Technical leadership, client communication, mentoring, and project ownership.
• Serves as the escalation point for high-severity incidents.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Opportunities for growth with global clients.
• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.