
System and Database Administrator
inventYOU IT Consulting
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Athens • 🇬🇷 Greece
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
SQL
About the role
- Support complex banking environments, ensuring high availability, performance optimization, and compliance of DB2 databases.
- Work closely with development teams and auditors to guarantee seamless integration, data protection, and operational continuity.
Requirements
- 5+ years hands-on experience as a DB2 for zOS Database Administrator in complex IT environments (preferably banking or financial services).
- Expertise in IBM DB2 for zOS architecture, internals, and core components.
- Proficient use of DB2 utilities for maintenance, recovery, and performance tuning.
- Strong SQL skills (complex queries, advanced performance tuning).
- Experience with tools like IBM OMEGAMON, BMC Mainview, or Broadcom/CA for DB2 performance monitoring.
- Deep understanding of DB2 security and backup/recovery strategies.
- Solid knowledge of the zOS operating system (DFSMS, CICS, MQ, etc.).
- Working experience with JCL and TSO/ISPF.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Greek is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline (Postgraduate qualifications are a plus).
- Relevant IBM DB2 certifications (mandatory).
Benefits
- Participate in technically challenging projects in the banking sector.
- Collaborate with skilled professionals in high-impact environments.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and certifications.
- Hybrid work environment (remote with on-site presence when required).
- Competitive compensation based on skills and experience.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
DB2 for zOS Database AdministratorIBM DB2 architectureDB2 utilitiesSQLperformance tuningDB2 securitybackup/recovery strategieszOS operating systemJCLTSO/ISPF
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skills
Certifications
IBM DB2 certifications