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# Mainframe Consultant (Db2)

- **Company:** Hok Consulting - Technical Recruitment Consultancy
- **Location:** Santander, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Migration, IBM DB2, Mainframes, Release Management, Software Deployment, Z/OS, System Availability
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/mainframe-consultant-db-2-en-santander-ID-368901849

## About the Role

Strong hands-on experience as aDb2 for z/OS DBA.
Strong experience withDb2 V13 for z/OS.
Hands-on experience withSMP/Efor installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
SolidIBM Z/Mainframedatabase experience.
Experience withRACF/ACF2, security, HA, replication, and production support.
Strong database troubleshooting and problem-determination skills.
Experience with database release management and migrations.
Banking/Financial Services experience is desirable.

## Description

Job Title:Mainframe Consultant (DB2)Duration: long-term contractLocation: Poland / EU-Based RemoteRole Description:We are looking for aMainframe Consultant (DB2)for z/OS DBAto design, implement, and support enterprise Db2 environments, ensuring high availability, security, performance, and compliance with SLA and organizational standards.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide senior-levelDb2 for z/OS production support, troubleshooting, and performance management.Design and implement physical database solutions based on business requirements.Manage database releases, changes, QA, and production deployments.SupportDb2 V13 for z/OSenvironments.PerformSMP/E installation, maintenance, upgrades, and software deploymentactivities.ImplementRACF/ACF2 security and Db2 access controls.Build and maintainhigh-availability and replicationsolutions.Support data migration and conversion activities.Identify and implementautomation opportunitiesto improve operational efficiency.Work closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams.Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and best practices.Required SkillsStrong hands-on experience as aDb2 for z/OS DBA.Strong experience withDb2 V13 for z/OS.Hands-on experience withSMP/Efor installation, maintenance, and upgrades.SolidIBM Z/Mainframedatabase experience.Experience withRACF/ACF2, security, HA, replication, and production support.Strong database troubleshooting and problem-determination skills.Experience with database release management and migrations.Banking/Financial Services experience is desirable.


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