Database Administrator; Ibm Db– Da
Listed on 2026-10-15
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, Disaster Recovery IT, Information Security & Data Protection
Job Title:
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (IBM DB2) – DA
Date Posted: 13/10/2026
Job Code:
DA
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
A Mainframe DB2 DBA is responsible for the design, maintenance, and high availability of Db2 databases on IBM z/OS systems. Responsibilities include performance tuning, executing database utilities such as RUNSTATS and REORG, managing backups, and supporting development teams with SQL optimization.
Core
Job Responsibilities:
Database Administration:
Maintain Db2 for z/OS environments, including table spaces, indexes, and database storage allocation.
Performance Tuning:
Monitor system health, analyze SQL query access paths, and perform performance optimization using tools such as EXPLAIN and SPUFI.
Backup & Recovery:
Develop and maintain disaster recovery strategies, manage database logs, and execute restores.
Utilities Management:
Run and schedule routine Db2 utilities such as REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, LOAD, and UNLOAD.
Security & Compliance:
Manage user access controls, maintain system security (RACF), and conduct audit compliance checks.
Collaboration & Support:
Provide 24/7 on-call Tier-3 production support and assist application developers with schema changes, DDL/DML deployments, and stored procedure tuning.
Key
Skills & Requirements:
- Mainframe architecture, z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SDSF.
- IBM and third-party database tools/utilities such as PLATINUM, IBM DB2 Admin, SPUFI, QMF, BMC, and CA Technologies.
- Strong SQL skills (Static and Dynamic) and familiarity with COBOL used in mainframe integrations.
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