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CVS Health · 11 hours ago

Senior DB2z Database System Engineer

CVS Health is looking for hands-on, passionate people who want to join a high energy and growing team to make a difference in customers’ lives. The Senior Db2z Database System Engineer will be responsible for installation, maintenance, upgrade of Db2z and IBM utilities, requiring extensive experience in DB2z installation, maintenance, and performance tuning.

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Responsibilities

Planning and implementing regular Db2 z/OS RSU maintenance
Planning, testing and implementing Db2 z/OS version upgrades
Installation, upgrade, tuning, maintenance, and administration of Db2 utilities on the z/OS platform
DB2 subsystem performance tuning such as bufferpools, workfile space, coupling facility structures
On call 24 X 7 support during on call week and weekend support for all maintenance and upgrade activities
Quick troubleshooting and problem solving for Db2 Subsystem, DBA and Application issues
Communicating with outside teams to provide guidance on Best Practices for our Db2 environments and tools
Disaster Recovery planning and testing
Respond to Audit requests and provide necessary documentation

Qualification

DB2z installationDB2z performance tuningDB2 Administration ToolsSQL performance tuningJCLData replication designREXXCLISTDiagnostic skillsService Now knowledgeStored proceduresCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of hands-on experience as Db2 z/OS system programmer
5+ years of experience with Db2z DataSharing group
5+ years of experience with Db2 Administration Tools, Query Monitor, and Db2 Omegamon and in-depth knowledge of Db2 utilities such as LOAD, UNLOAD, High Speed Unload, RUNSTAT, REORG, COPY, RECOVERY and SPUFI
5+ years of experience with SQL – Intermediate to Advanced experience with zOS Db2 performance tuning
5+ years of experience with JCL and scheduling jobs
5+ years of experience with 24 X 7 on call support rotation
3+ years of data replication design and support skillset in a complex computing environment
Experience with REXX, CLIST, and other automation tools

Preferred

Strong diagnostic and system dump reading skills
Strong Experience with zOS large system in Data Sharing Sysplex environment
Strong Communication skills
Familiarity with storage administration concepts
Service Now knowledge
Db2 Distributed support knowledge
zOS Db2 maintenance/upgrade support
Experience with stored procedures

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

Company

CVS Health

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CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.

H1B Sponsorship

CVS Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4B
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationStarboard Value
2025-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-07-17Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-25Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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David Joyner
President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
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Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
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