Mainframe DB2 DBA - Z/OS Platform

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. Responsibilities 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. 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 Eligibility 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. Compensation 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 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. Our Culture Being You Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way. What You Can Expect With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well‑being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non‑profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kyndryl Inc.