Mainframe DBSystem Admin

Position:
Mainframe DB2 System Admin

Location:

Edinburgh or Ireland or London (Hybrid‑2/3 days from office)

6 months contract position

The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third‑party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.

• Installation & Maintenance:
  Use SMP/E to install, patch (PTFs), and upgrade DB2 subsystems.
• System Performance:
  Monitor and tune DB2 system parameters (ZPARMS), buffer pools, and EDM pools.
• Disaster Recovery:
  Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for the DB2 catalog and directory.
• Tooling Management:
  Install and maintain third‑party products (e.g., Platinum, SYSVIEW for DB2) to assist in database management and monitoring.
• Security:
  Implement and manage DB2 security using RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.

• The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third‑party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.
• Additional qualifications:
  
  Experience in IMS installation and Production db2/ims DBA support.