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IPolarity LLC

Mainframe Administrator

Whippany, NJ · On-site

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A Db2 Systems Programmer is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IBM Db2 database management systems on mainframe environments. They ensure database performance, security, and availability while applying software patches and upgrades. Additionally, they collaborate with database administrators, application developers, and system administrators to optimize system efficiency. Their role requires expertise in z/OS, JCL, SQL, and Db2 utilities.

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Mainframe Administrator

Whippany, NJ • On-site

IPolarity LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS subsystems.

  • Monitor and tune DB2 system-level performance and optimize components such as buffer pools and locking.

  • Manage and support DB2 Data Sharing environments, including workload balancing, failover, and ensuring high availability.

Job description

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer
Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Plano, TX
Charlotte, NC
Richmond, VA
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Pennington, NJ
Chicago, IL
The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Mainframe DB2 Systems Administrator to manage and support DB2 for z/OS subsystems in a mission-critical enterprise environment. This role is responsible for installation, configuration, performance tuning, and overall health of DB2 subsystems, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance.
Responsibilities:

DB2 Installation & Configuration

  • Install, configure, and maintain DB2 for z/OS subsystems
  • Perform version upgrades, patching (PTFs/APARs), and system maintenance 
  • Manage subsystem configuration and initialization parameters
  • Maintain core DB2 components: 
    • ZPARMs (DSNZPARM)
    • Buffer pools
    • Logs and BSDS
    • Catalog and directory 

Performance & Capacity Management

  • Monitor and tune DB2 system-level performance (CPU, memory, I/O) 
  • Optimize: 
    • Buffer pools
    • Locking and concurrency
    • Thread and connection performance
  • Support capacity planning and performance analysis using DB2 and system tools

High Availability & Data Sharing

  • Manage and support: 
    • DB2 Data Sharing environments (Sysplex)
    • Coupling Facility integration
    • Workload balancing and failover
  • Ensure DB2 availability and resilience through DR strategies

System Maintenance & Troubleshooting

  • Analyze and resolve:
    • Subsystem failures
    • Dumps, logs, and abends
    • Connectivity issues affecting DB2 operations
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive actions
  • Support interaction with:
    • Batch (JCL)
    • CICS
    • IMS
    • MQ and distributed systems 
Required Qualifications:
  • 7–12+ years of mainframe experience
  • 3–5+ years in DB2 Systems Programming / Administration
  • Experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS and Replication products (Qrep, SQLrep and CDC) - software installation, version upgrades and maintenance, certification testing, documentation of operational procedures, disaster recovery testing
  • Deep knowledge of:
    • ZPARMs and subsystem configuration
    • Buffer pools, logs, BSDS, catalog/directory
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for:
    • System-level DB2 issues
    • Performance and connectivity problems
  • Proficiency in:
    • JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
    • SMP/E (preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with: 
    • DB2 utilities and performance tools
    • Monitoring tools (OMEGAMON, MainView)
  • Knowledge of: 
    • DevOps tools for mainframe (Endevor, ISPW, etc.)
  • Exposure to: 
    • Cloud integration or hybrid architectures
  • Experience with: 
    • Large-scale DB2 upgrades or migrations
    • Performance optimization initiatives
  • Knowledge of: 
    • Modernization tools (z/OS Connect, APIs)
  • Experience with software support for BMC for DB2 Tools, IBM z/OS Connect, Software AG ADABAS and Natural products
  • Programming experience with REXX
  • Working knowledge of SQL, JIRA, SMP/E, RACF, TCP/IP, Network certificates, Splunk
  • Working knowledge of other Mainframe Subsystems (CICS, IMS, MQ)

Best Regards,
Naresh J | Team Lead
M 732 640 5076 | Jnaresh@ipolarityllc.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naresh-janapati-53ab8576/
200 Centennial Ave, Suite 204, Piscataway, NJ 08854

Flexible work from home options available.