INSPYR Solutions · 16 hours ago
IBM Z/OS DB2 Mainframe Systems DBA - Long Term Project Consultant - Remote
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$70/hr - $75/hr
7+ years expINSPYR Solutions is a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, and they are seeking an IBM Z/OS DB2 Mainframe Systems DBA for a long-term project. The consultant will administer DB2 databases, monitor systems, and support CLIENT IT teams while adhering to established guidelines and protocols.
Information TechnologyProfessional ServicesStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 CLIENT time tracking software (Jira) daily
Follow guidelines established by CLIENT
Support CLIENT IT teams as needed
Document changes and follow protocols established by CLIENT
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 CLIENT IT teams with SQL review and tuning
Discuss business requirements and help with application and database design
Support CICS environments
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
Qualification
Required
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 CLIENT 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
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
Benefits
Comprehensive medical benefits
Competitive pay
401(k) retirement plan
…and much more!
Company
INSPYR Solutions
INSPYR Solutions is a information technology staffing service providers.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gregg Straus
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Wren
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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