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# Database specialist

- **Company:** AA PRIVATE ENTERPRISES
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $124,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** CLIST, Databases, IBM DB2, Disaster Recovery, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF), Mainframes, Broadcom
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1894b4d7cf2140fd

## About the Role

* 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

 * Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
 * Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
 * Mastery of DB2 and IMS Database management and utilities
 * DB2 V12 upgrades or later
 * IMS V15.5 upgrades or later
 * Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
 * ISPF/TSO and other basic
 * Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
 * Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
 * Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.

## Description

* Installation & Upgrades: Installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance.
 * Configuring DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters to optimize performance.
 * Utilizing DB2 and IMS tools to monitor database health and application objects.
 * Implementing DB2 and IMS security controls and collaborating with DBAs to manage application access.
 * Performing SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance standards.
 * Coordinating with application and system teams to implement database enhancements.
 * Leading service restoration for issues related to DB2 and associated software products.
 * Driving continuous improvement in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with measurable KPIs.
 * Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
 * Maintaining baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
 * Participating in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery and business continuity.


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