Mainframe DB2 System Administrator -Hybrid – Edinburgh / Ireland / London
DCV Technologies
Contact person: Marcillina Tietjen
London, United Kingdom
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Description
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 System Administrator to support enterprise-level DB2 subsystems within a high-availability banking environment.
This role requires deep technical expertise in DB2 for z/OS, system performance optimization, disaster recovery, and third-party DB2 tooling. Send CV to (***@***.co.uk) if you are interested.
? Hybrid – Edinburgh / Ireland / London
? Contract – 6 Months
? B2B / Contractor
? Role Overview
The successful candidate will ensure high availability, optimal performance, and operational stability of DB2 subsystems across production environments. The role involves close collaboration with client teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders, including participation in weekend support and on-call activities when required.
? Key Responsibilities
Install, patch (PTFs), and upgrade DB2 subsystems using SMP/E
Monitor and tune DB2 system parameters (ZPARMS), buffer pools, EDM pools
Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for DB2 catalog and directory
Install and maintain third-party DB2 tools (e.g., Broadcom Platinum, SYSVIEW)
Manage DB2 security using RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret
Support production DB2/IMS DBA environments
Participate in vendor connects and client-facing discussions
Provide weekend / on-call support as required
? Mandatory Skills
Strong DB2 for z/OS system administration experience
Deep knowledge of SMP/E
Strong understanding of z/OS internals
Experience with Broadcom (CA) Platinum
Experience with Broadcom SYSVIEW
Performance tuning and subsystem optimization expertise
Disaster recovery implementation experience
DB2 security administration (RACF / ACF2 / Top Secret)
? Nice to Have
IMS installation experience
Production DB2/IMS DBA support
? Work Model
Hybrid role (Edinburgh / Ireland / London)
Weekend overtime and on-call support required as per client needs.
If you are interested, please send your CV to:
? ***@***.co.uk