Mainframe DB2 DBA Support Systems Administrator

Job Summary

As a Mainframe DB2 DBA Support at Kyndryl, you ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients - which means some of the biggest in the world.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support DB2 for z/OS database environments.
• Monitor database health, performance, availability, and capacity utilization.
• Perform database installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Analyze and resolve database-related incidents, problems, and performance issues.
• Support application teams with database design reviews, SQL tuning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform object management activities, including creation and modification of databases, tablespaces, indexes, and related objects.

Being You

The Kyn in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That s The Kyndryl Way.

Required skills and Experience

• Strong experience in IBM DB2 for z/OS Database Administration in large-scale enterprise and production environments.
• Hands-on expertise with DB2 utilities including REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, UNLOAD, REBUILD INDEX, and CHECK DATA.
• Experience supporting DB2 subsystem installation, upgrades, migrations, maintenance, and version upgrades (DB2 v11/v12/v13).
• Strong knowledge of z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, REXX, SMP/E, RACF, and Mainframe infrastructure.
• Experience with database performance tuning, SQL optimization, access path analysis, buffer pool tuning, and capacity planning.
• Expertise in backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and business continuity support for DB2 environments.
• Proficiency in monitoring and troubleshooting DB2 issues using tools such as OMEGAMON, SPUFI, QMF, BMC MainView, and DB2 Admin Tool.
• Experience managing database security, authorizations, auditing, compliance, and RACF coordination.
• Ability to automate operational tasks and health checks using REXX, JCL, and scripting techniques.
• Experience supporting 24x7 production environments, incident resolution, problem management, and root cause analysis.

Preferred skills and Experience

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise mainframe environments.
• Strong understanding of ITIL processes, change management, release management, and service delivery operations.
• Ability to coordinate with system programmers, application teams, storage teams, and infrastructure stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in disaster recovery exercises, audits, compliance reviews, and operational governance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to support global delivery and customer-facing environments.
• IBM DB2 for z/OS certifications.

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