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INSPYR Solutions

Mainframe DB2 DBA

Carson City, NV · On-site

$60 - $75/hr

IBM Z/OS Mainframe DB2 DBA - Long Term Project - Remote (US/PT) Title: IBM Z/OS Mainframe DB2 DBA Location: Remote, 40 hrs per week Duration: to at least 12/31/2026 (with possible extensions ...

Innovcentric LLC

Mainframe DB2 DBA

Plano, TX · On-site

$60/hr

Mainframe DB2 DBA (W2) Plano, Texas (Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week)|$60/hr W2|Client:Bank of America|Exp:10+ yrs A face-to-face final round interview is required. Need local candidates Visa: No GC ...

Aroha Technologies

Mainframe Developer

Edison, NJ · Remote

$49.75 - $63.75/hr

... DBA) and manage stakeholder expectations. 8. Provide production support leadership, RCA for ... mainframe development. 11. Conduct Daily Team huddle meetings and Shift handover calls

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Trumbull, CT · On-site

... mainframe environment Provide on-call 24/7 Incident Response to z/OS issues from production monitoring tools, Command Center personnel and Application Development Analysts Coordination with ...

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A Mainframe Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining an organization's mainframe computer systems. They ensure system availability, performance, and security by performing tasks such as system installation, upgrades, troubleshooting, and backup management. They also configure user access, monitor system health, and apply software patches to prevent downtime. Additionally, they collaborate with other IT teams to support business applications that run on the mainframe. The role requires expertise in mainframe operating systems like IBM z/OS and related tools.

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Mainframe DB2 DBA

Mainframe DB2 DBA

INSPYR Solutions

Carson City, NV • On-site

$60 - $75/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

IBM Z/OS Mainframe DB2 DBA - Long Term Project - Remote (US/PT)
Title: IBM Z/OS Mainframe DB2 DBA
Location: Remote, 40 hrs per week
Duration: to at least 12/31/2026 (with possible extensions)
Compensation: $60.00 - $75.00/hour
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Project Overview
Our Government Client's application (CARRS) is an integrated system that is supported by both client server and web applications written in Power Builder, VB.NET, ASP.NET, COBOL, DB2, CICS, and SQL Server. The application has over 900 internal users, 800,000 portal accounts, many external customers, and interfaces with local, State and Federal agencies. The core application runs on System Z with multiple CICS and DB2 environments secured by RACF. The core application is COBOL/DB2 programs that run both in batch and CICS environments.
The consultant will be working on the following but not limited to:
  • Administer DB2 database and subsystems.
    • Monitor storage, support capacity planning, support securing ZOS resources, perform routine maintenance tasks, assist with data migration tasks, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
  • Provide status reports as required by CLIENT personnel.
  • Log activity and time using DMV time tracking software (Jira) daily.
  • Follow guidelines established by CLIENT.
  • Support CLIENT IT teams as needed.
  • Document changes and follow protocols established by CLIENT.

The consultant will work with CLIENT IT teams and complete the assigned tasks in the scope of work in accordance with the CLIENT IT standards and procedures.
Scope of Work
Consultant must provide the following based on the agreed upon project plan/schedule:
  • Manage, monitor, and tune DB2 subsystems and application environments.
  • Clone databases and establish additional application environments.
  • DB2 database and dataset backup and recovery.
  • Refresh data, as needed.
  • Clone and establish additional application environments, as needed.
  • Aid in data conversion projects and extract data to staging environments, as needed.
  • Maintain privacy and security of data.
  • Support Application Lifecycle, application development tools, as needed.
  • Migrate database changes.
  • Document and update procedures and check list.
  • Coordinate upgrades to ZOS, CICS, DB2, Administration tools, and application development tools.
  • Coordinate DR testing and support data conversion and migration.
  • Help IT teams with SQL review and tuning.
  • Discuss business requirements and help with application and database design.
  • Support CICS environments.

Deliverables/Tasks:
  • Complete work and project tasks assigned.
  • Consultant must provide daily / weekly status reports of the project with details on tasks and hours spent on each task, as well as:
    • Overall completion status of the project in terms of the approved project plan and schedule.
    • Document problems that were encountered and proposed/actual resolution.
    • Document issues that need to be addressed.
    • Document accomplishments during the period.
    • Document activities to be accomplished during the next reporting period.

Experience and Skills Required
ZOS DB2 DBA consultant must:
  • Have the capability to perform the functions described in Scope of Work section.
  • Have a bachelor's degree in computer science, or any other equivalent degree or equivalent years of relevant experience, with a minimum of seven (7) years of DB2 DBA experience in ZOS platform.
  • Have experience administering complex DB2 environments with multiple subsystems.
  • Be experienced working on ZOS tools and utilities - TSO, ISPF, SDSF, JCL, DFSORT, ICETOOL, DFDSS, DFSMS, DFHSM, OMVS, RACF, REXX/CLIST.
  • Be experienced with using DB2 tools - SPUFI, QMF, DB2 Admin Tool or equivalent, DB2 Object Compare or equivalent, IBM Data Studio, OMEGAMON or equivalent, Query Monitor or equivalent.
  • Be proficient with DB2 utilities and DB2 backup and recovery.
  • Be able to work with the IT teams to understand the requirements and design databases.
  • Be able to implement and migrate database changes.
  • Have experience securing database objects.
  • Have expertise in evaluating and tuning SQL and experience tuning DB2 subsystem.
  • Have knowledge of DB2 Attachment facilities.
  • Have good knowledge of COBOL/CICS/DB2 application programming environment.
  • Have good communication, documentation and user requirement gathering skills.
  • Be proficient in analyzing, debugging, and troubleshooting issues and ABENDs.
  • Be a team player who can work with other contractors/consultants and permanent employees under a complex team structure.

Experience and Skills Preferred
  • Experience installing and configuring DB2 Connect.
  • Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management tools like LCM, CHANGEMAN, ENDEVOR, SCLM, RTC, or similar.
  • Experience working with data modeler tools like ERWIN or similar.

Vendor Provided Items
  • Personal computer equipment for any potential remote work that meets State security standards.

Work Environment:
  • 100% remote (or on site)
  • Must be able to pass Crimininal background check before starting work.
  • 40 hrs a week (Weekend work will be rare, but times when the mainframe maintenance will be done outside of normal business hours. No overtime work will be required.
  • Possible extension past 12/31/2026.

Our benefits package includes:
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • ...and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.
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