Mainframe DB2 DBA - Z/OS Platform

About this role

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role Your role Bring your specialist knowledge and experience to a company managing 50% of the world’s MIPS and open up the opportunity to shape the very foundation of the technology that drives our world. You’ll be in good company amongst our global community of experts leading the future of mainframe modernization. Experts who share knowledge openly and collaborate freely.

In this role, you’ll manage and administer the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You'll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations.

What you will do Maintain and Protect: • Optimize systems: Your expertise will be crucial in configuring, installing and maintaining database management systems, ensuring that our systems are always running at peak performance.

• Set security protocols: You'll be responsible for managing user access and implementing policies and procedures to protect our valuable data from unauthorized access and external threats.

Strategize to Scale: • Plan ahead: You will conduct capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet our business needs.

• Make progress: You'll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals.

• Generate ideas: You'll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers.

Recover and Resolve: • Be ready to recover: Develop strong backup and recovery plans to ensure that our system is always protected in the event of a failure.

• Support solutions: Use your technical acumen to support end users and application developers in solving complex problems related to our database systems.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof of  vaccination  to align with their respective COVID-19  vaccination  policies.  Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are Required skills and experience • z/OS DB2 V12 and V13 Database Administrator (DBA).

• Responsibilities include all aspects of DB2 DBA on the z/OS platform. Must have an understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL), DB2 performance tuning, Database Definition Language (DDL) and all DB2 utilities.

• Ability to follow existing processes for Change, Incident, Problem, Availability, Service Level and Capacity Management.

• Must have working knowledge of DB2 database Backup/Recovery. Review Logical design and provide recommendations.

• Transform the Logical design model into a Physical design.

• Design and prepare application database changes (add new or change

• existing structure).

• Willingness to provide rotational 24 x 7 On Call support for production environment required.

Primary duties include: • Incident and Problem resolution based on customer Service Level requirements.

• Execute DB Utilities (Reorg, Runstats, Copy, Load, Unload, Modify, Check, Recover, Rebuild)

• Execute DB2 Commands (Stop, Start, Display, Cancel, etc)

• Resolve problems, document solutions, and implement changes

• DB2 Security (RACF, Grants, Revokes, Roles, Privileges)

Required: • At least 3 years experience with DB2 V12 and DB2 V13

• At least 3 years experience with z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and DB2 Utilities

• At least 3 years experience with executing DDL

• At least 3 years experience in Capacity / Performance management

• At least 3 years experience with DB2 Backup / Recovery

• At least 3 years experience in Apply Problem Solving Techniques

• At least 3 years experience in database monitoring

• At least 3 years experience in database maintenance and administration

• English: Fluent

The base compensation range for the position in the U.S. is - $100,080    to $190,080 based on a full-time schedule reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Kyndryl, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting.  Your actual compensation may vary depending on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction, including, but not limited to, geography, relevant job-related skills, education and experience, certification and licenses, internal pay equity, and market and business consideration. The pay or salary range will not be below any applicable state, city or local minimum wage requirement.                                                                  There is a different applicable compensation range for the following work locations:                                 California (San Francisco Bay Area): $120,120 to $228,000     California (All Other): $110,040 to $209,040     Colorado:              $100,080 to $190,080     Massachusetts/ Virginia: $100,080 to $209,040     New York City:      $120,120 to $228,000     Washington:         $110,040 to $209,040     Washington DC:   $110,040 to $209,040                                      This position will be eligible for Kyndryl’s discretionary annual bonus program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Kyndryl’s applicable plans. You may also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical and dental coverage, disability, retirement benefits, paid leave, and paid time off.  Note: If this is a sales commission eligible role, you wil

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