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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Database Security Specialist - **Company:** Software AG - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Macintosh Application Environment, COBOL (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Databases, IBM DB2, Database Security, Rexx (Programming Language), IBM Information Management System, Local Security Policy, IBM Resource Access Control Facility, System Programming, Z/OS, Performance Monitor, Sql Tuning - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a6aceb23-aa74-4b4a-924a-fd28f2660bd1 ## About the Role General Skills * Ability to collaborate and maintain good interpersonal relationships * Good analytical and problem-solving skills with capability to multi-task * Good creativity & innovation with strong quality focus * Show commitment to the team & its goals * Adaptable & self-motivated with a willingness to learn new skills * Very good communication skills in English Technical Skills * Expertise in Db2 for z/OS security aspects pertaining to COBOL-Db2 applications & Java-Db2 applications including local and remote data serving * Good working experience with Db2 RACF security administration and implementation of "Trusted Context". * Expertise in application Db2 database administration including design, planning & implementation of various aspects of database management (physical structure, logical design, SQL tuning & performance) * Solid experience in Db2 system programming (Db2 sysprog) including Db2 installation & version upgrades, RSU maintenance, installation & configuration of Db2 related products and Db2 system database administration * Experienced in working with COBOL-Db2 and Java-Db2 mission critical applications in large customer environments under high security standards * Open to collaborate and support clients, product developers & testers and product service & support staff * Ability to understand customer's COBOL-Db2 application environments and recommend system & security configurations for an equivalent Java-Db2 application environment * Ability to create Db2 subsystems to simulate various Db2 security settings, typically present in large enterprises running COBOL-Db2 applications under high security standards * Good understanding of Db2 SMF records, experience with Db2 performance reporting and tuning without dependency on tools * Good knowledge in COBOL-Db2 and REXX programming * Having additional knowledge of IMS Database Administration and COBOL-IMS DB programming will be an advantage Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree from a reputable institution, but master's degree is preferred * 15+ years of experience in the above-mentioned topics ## Description In this Exiting field we are looking for a Senior Database Security Specialist - 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