DBDatabase Administrator

Location: New York, NY (On-site — Manhattan)

Employment Type: Full-time, 35 hours/week

Salary Range: $75,000 – $160,000 annually

Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available

We are seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to support the mission-critical mainframe database environment of a major NYC public-sector organization. In this hands-on, on-site role, you will be responsible for the performance, reliability, availability, and recoverability of DB2 databases running on the IBM z/OS mainframe platform. This is a true DB2 z/OS DBA position — ideal for a specialist who has built a career on the mainframe and takes pride in keeping high-volume, always-on systems running cleanly.

• Administer, maintain, and support DB2 v12+ databases on the IBM z/OS mainframe platform
• Perform database performance tuning and optimization to ensure efficient query execution and system throughput
• Execute and manage core DB2 utilities, including RUNSTATS, REORGs, and image copies
• Design, implement, and test backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategies
• Manage data replication using IBM Info Sphere Data Replication
• Monitor database health, proactively identify issues, and resolve incidents to minimize downtime
• Support capacity planning, storage management, and database security in line with organizational standards
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and operations teams to support ongoing initiatives and maintenance windows
• Maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and recovery plans

• Proven, hands-on experience as a dedicated DB2 z/OS DBA (this is a mainframe role — LUW/Linux DB2 experience alone does not qualify)
• Strong working knowledge of DB2 v12 or higher on IBM z/OS
• Demonstrated proficiency with the full DB2 utility stack: RUNSTATS, REORG, image copy, and recovery
• Solid understanding of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery principles and practices
• Experience with performance tuning and problem diagnosis in a high-availability environment
• Ability to work on-site in Manhattan, New York City
• Authorization to work in the United States (no sponsorship provided)

• Experience with IBM Info Sphere Data Replication
• Exposure to monitoring and administration tooling such as BMC utilities or IBM OMEGAMON
• IBM DB2 for z/OS certification(s)
• Prior experience supporting public-sector or government database environments

• Annual salary of $75,000 – $160,000, commensurate with experience
• 35-hour work week
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, pension, deferred compensation plans, and paid leave

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.