Mainframe DB2 System Administration, DB2 Z/OS
Kyndryl
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chennai • India
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Manage DB2 ZPARM settings and optimize system parameters
- Use tools like IBM Omegamon, CA Insight, and BMC Mainview for performance monitoring
- Strong knowledge of IBM utilities (REORG, RUNSTATS, LOAD, UNLOAD)
- Troubleshoot DB2 system issues, diagnose performance bottlenecks
- Coordinate with vendors for PMR ticket resolution and issue debugging
- Support transactional environments like CICS and IMS with DB2
Requirements
- Around 15 to 20 Yrs of experience in DB2 subsystem setup (standalone & data sharing) and ZPARM tuning
- Expertise in Monoplex, SYSPLEX, and data-sharing architecture
- Strong knowledge of DB2 DRDA architecture, backup & recovery (image copy, FLASH, mirroring)
- Experience in REXX/CLIST, ISPF programming, and CICS/IMS-DB2 interface
- Expertise in SMP/E, DB2 software migration (V12, V13), and maintenance
- Familiarity with unsupported/new DB2 z/OS features, compilers, and debugging
- Experience handling PMR tickets and DB2 security/health checks
- Installation & maintenance of IBM tools (OMEGAMON, DB2 Admin, HPU)
- Experience with Broadcom (RC Migration, Fast Load/Unload) and BMC tools
- Handling technical lead role(iSME)and knowledge on across mainframe platforms
Benefits
- Opportunities for hands-on experience
- Learning opportunities
- Chance to certify in all four major hyperscaler platforms
- Employee learning programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
DB2 ZPARM tuningDB2 subsystem setupDB2 DRDA architectureREXXCLISTISPF programmingSMP/EDB2 software migrationbackup and recoveryperformance monitoring
Soft skills
troubleshootingdiagnosing performance bottlenecksvendor coordinationissue debuggingtechnical leadership