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# DB2 Database Administrator

- **Company:** PRIVATE SERVICES, LLC
- **Location:** Jersey City, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Backup Devices, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Design, Disaster Recovery, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Database Performance, Performance Monitor, Software Version Control, Sql Tuning
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1e91df21-65b0-440a-9164-53ff8a5ffcc9

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience as a Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator.
 * Strong hands-on experience with IBM DB2 on z/OS.
 * Experience with DB2 tools and utilities.
 * Strong knowledge of DB2 monitoring and performance tuning.
 * Experience tuning DB2 for application workloads.
 * Good understanding of DB2 architecture.
 * Strong knowledge of SQL and database performance concepts.
 * Experience with DB2 production support and troubleshooting.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with IBM DB2 performance monitoring tools.
 * Knowledge of JCL, TSO/ISPF, and Mainframe environments.
 * Experience with DB2 backup/recovery and disaster recovery.
 * Knowledge of DB2 migration, upgrades, and version management.
 * Experience working in large-scale enterprise/mainframe environments.

## Description

We are looking for an experienced DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Mainframe DB2 on z/OS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with DB2 database administration, monitoring, performance tuning, DB2 tools, and DB2 architecture., * Perform database administration for IBM DB2 on z/OS environments.

 * Monitor and maintain DB2 database performance, availability, and reliability.
 * Perform DB2 performance monitoring and tuning for applications.
 * Analyze SQL performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
 * Support database design, architecture, backup/recovery, and maintenance activities.
 * Manage DB2 objects including databases, tablespaces, indexes, and storage structures.
 * Perform DB2 utilities, maintenance, and production support activities.
 * Troubleshoot database performance and operational issues.
 * Work closely with application development, systems, and infrastructure teams.
 * Ensure database environments follow performance, security, and operational standards.


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