DB2 Database Administrator (P3)

Lead Infrastructure Director

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Lead Infrastructure position at Director level, which is part of the job family responsible for Infra Prod Management & Reliability Engineering. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

Position Overview

We're seeking someone to join our DB2 for z/OS team as a Database Administrator in Enterprise Z to collaborate with world-class DBAs and developers to develop, design and support Db2 for z/OS solutions, object migrations, application performance tuning recommendations, production support and scheduled and production database support.

This role can be remote within the United States.

What You'll Do In The Role

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the performance, availability, and reliability of infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with other technology teams to drive automation initiatives and improve operational efficiency.
• Define and enforce best practices for incident management, problem resolution, and change management processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to enhance the infrastructure monitoring and management capabilities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers to foster their professional growth and development.
• Create and maintain documentation for systems, processes, and procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Act as a key stakeholder in planning and executing disaster recovery and business continuity exercises to mitigate risks and ensure resilience of infrastructure systems.
• Participate in off-hours on-call support as required

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex data solutions.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience administering DB2 for z/OS databases in an enterprise environment.
• Proficiency with DB2 for z/OS, version 12 or higher - preferred Db2 for z/OS v13.
• Proficiency with the Broadcom Database Tools Suite.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-terabyte databases and supporting high-throughput OLTP applications.
• Expertise in DB2 data sharing environments.
• Strong understanding of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Advanced skills in logical and physical database design.
• Proven ability in application performance tuning, including complex SQL optimization.
• Extensive experience with Mainframe JCL and REXX scripting.
• In-depth knowledge of DB2 DDL, utilities, security, and maintenance processes.
• Experience with modern development tooling including VSCode, Python, Git, and exposure to Artificial Intelligence.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated – and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.