Senior Mainframe DBDatabase Administrator
Listed on 2026-04-19
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Systems Administrator
Position Summary
CVS Health is currently seeking a Senior Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator who will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated solutions for managing and optimizing Db2z and IMS databases within an organization. This role requires a strong knowledge of Db2z database administration, programming, and automation to enhance the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of database systems.
Expectations ForThe Role
- Implementing structural changes through environments, access method analysis, application consulting
- Optimize Db2z resource utilization by tuning queries, recommending indexes, reorgs, Db2z support and deploy application releases
- Building automation to improve legacy processes
- Processing Database Support Requests and Change requests in production and non-production environments
- Building and implementing database backup and recovery strategies
- Preparing disaster recovery (DR) documentation and participating in DR activities
- Maintains complex zOS Db2 databases with respect to JCL, DDL, Security and Db2 customer support
- Provide technical training and consultation to other members of the IT organization
- Support day to day monitoring and maintenance activities for Db2 z/OS
- Support Db2 Function Level and Version Db2 z/OS Migrations and RSU upgrades
- Respond to Audit requests and provide necessary documentation
- 24/7 on-call support rotation
- 5+ years of hands on experience with Db2 z/OS administration
- 3+ years with Db2 Administration Tools, Query Monitor, and Db2 Omegamon and in-depth knowledge of Db2 utilities such as LOAD, UNLOAD, RUNSTAT, REORG, COPY, RECOVERY and SPUFI.
- 3+ years with SQL – Intermediate to Advanced experience with zOS Db2 performance tuning
- 3+ years with JCL and scheduling DBA jobs
- 3+ years with 24 X 7 Oncall support rotation
- At least 1 year of data replication design and support skillset in a complex computing environment
- Strong Experience with zOS large system in Data Sharing Sysplex environment
- Strong Communication skills
- Service Now knowledge
- Db2 Distributed support knowledge
- zOS Db2 maintenance/upgrade support
- Experience with stored procedures
- REXX scripting experience
- Tivoli Data Warehouse extract/offload process and reporting
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (High School Diploma and 4 years relevant experience)
Anticipated Weekly Hours40
Time TypeFull time
Pay RangeThe typical pay range for this role is:
$83,430.00 - $
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
GreatBenefits for Great People
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments () .
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran — committed to diversity in the workplace.
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