Mainframe Systems Programmer, DB2 DBA
Ensono
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Create Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation and provide technical expertise to support Sales and Solution Architecture teams.
- Work directly with prospective and new clients to identify components in scope for client onboarding and migration activities.
- Lead client onboarding and migration efforts and complete end-to-end server builds.
- Responsible for DB2 for z/OS upgrades and associated ISV products and actively support the transition of client environments from in-house IT teams to Ensono’s managed services model.
- Support DB2 environments for clients, including applying maintenance and performing upgrades as needed.
- Upgrade, install, and support DB2-related ISV software.
- Test and monitor existing DB2 workloads following OS or CPU upgrades.
- Collaborate with clients to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve DB2 system, software, and database-related issues.
- Participate in onboarding new clients by supporting knowledge transfer activities and shadowing client environments.
- Work collaboratively with a team of mainframe professionals to transition new clients into Ensono’s support model.
- Apply a strong working knowledge of DB2 utilities, TSO, and FTP to daily support and project work.
- Leverage a solid understanding of SMP/E and its role in the DB2 installation and maintenance process.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of the WLM environment as it relates to DB2 performance and workload management.
- Perform project-based work; this role does not require 24×7 on-call support.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working in a z/OS mainframe environment.
- Broad expertise across core mainframe domains, including the z/OS operating system, storage, databases, CICS, and disaster recovery concepts.
- Proven experience implementing, supporting, and upgrading DB2 for z/OS in enterprise production environments.
- Experience supporting DB2 for z/OS from a systems or DBA perspective.
- Strong technical capability with DB2-related ISV software on the z/OS platform.
- Proficiency with SMP/E, including base installations and ongoing maintenance for DB2 and associated ISV software.
- Demonstrated experience working with ISV vendors to perform problem determination and drive issue resolution.
- Working knowledge of common DB2 tooling, including CA database tools, IBM database tools, Sysview, OMEGAMON, and MainView.
- Solid understanding of DB2 Connect, security exits, DB2 data sharing in a Sysplex environment, DB2 log analysis, and DB2 system recovery.
- Ability to act as the primary technical database point of contact for clients during transitions and ongoing support.
- Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a client-facing environment.
- Experience leading and participating in client meetings, workshops, and conference calls.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel to produce clear, client-ready documentation.
Benefits
- Unlimited Paid Days Off
- Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- 401k with company match
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
- Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
- Enhanced fertility coverage
- Wellness program
- Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
- Flexible work schedule
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
DB2 for z/OSz/OSSMP/ECICSDBADB2 utilitiesWLMDB2 ConnectDB2 log analysisDB2 system recovery
Soft Skills
communicationorganizationalclient-facingproblem determinationissue resolutionleadershipcollaborationknowledge transferproject managementmulti-initiative management