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We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.\nYour day at NTT DATA\nWe are seeking an experienced DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer to join our DB2 Support Team and provide technical leadership and operational support for a large and complex DB2 for z/OS environment.\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for all systems programming aspects of DB2 for z/OS, supporting a large database estate comprising 50+ DB2 subsystems across multiple mainframe platforms and geographies. This role is critical to ensuring the availability, performance, integrity, maintenance, and security of the organization's DB2 infrastructure.\nYou will work closely with application development, infrastructure, operations, and security teams to maintain highly available and secure DB2 environments while supporting strategic database initiatives, performance optimization, disaster recovery planning, and technology upgrades.\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to operate independently within a complex enterprise environment.\nIn this role, You will\nInstall, configure, upgrade, and maintain DB2 for z/OS environments.\nSupport a large-scale enterprise DB2 infrastructure comprising multiple DB2 subsystems.\nPlan and execute DB2 version upgrades, migrations, and maintenance implementations.\nProvide Level 2 and Level 3 technical support for applications utilizing DB2.\nEnsure the stability, integrity, availability, and performance of DB2 databases and supporting infrastructure.\nSupport and manage Distributed Data Facility (DDF) and distributed DB2 connectivity.\nMaintain and optimize highly responsive OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.\nMonitor database performance and implement tuning recommendations to improve efficiency and throughput.\nPerform system capacity planning and growth forecasting.\nDevelop, test, and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.\nEnsure proper storage management, archiving, and retention processes are in place.\nImplement and manage database security controls and access governance.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex database and infrastructure issues.\nCollaborate with application teams to support database design, deployment, and problem resolution.\nEnsure compliance with enterprise security, audit, and regulatory requirements.\nMaintain technical documentation, operational standards, and support procedures.\nEnsure all database and monitoring solutions are maintained on supported versions.\nRequired Qualifications\nTypically 8 to 15+ years of experience in IBM Mainframe Systems Programming with a strong focus on DB2 for z/OS administration and support.\nProven experience supporting large-scale enterprise DB2 environments with multiple DB2 subsystems.\nStrong experience in DB2 installation, migration, maintenance, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.\nExperience working in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or other mission-critical enterprise environments preferred.\nHands-on experience supporting high-volume OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.\nStrong experience with:DB2 for z/OS (must have)\nz/OS Operating System\nSMP/E\nJCL\nTSO/ISPF\nSDSF\nRACF\n\nExperience installing, upgrading, testing, and supporting DB2 releases.\nExperience providing Level 2 and Level 3 support for DB2-based applications.\nStrong understanding of Distributed DB2 Connectivity (DDF).\nExperience supporting high-volume OLTP environments utilizing CICS and DB2.\nExpertise in:DB2 Performance Monitoring and Tuning\nCapacity Planning\nBackup and Recovery\nDisaster Recovery\nDatabase Security Administration\n\nStrong analytical and troubleshooting skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a production environment.\nDesired Qualifications\nExperience working in large-scale enterprise environments with 50+ DB2 subsystems.\nExposure to Mainframe Sysplex and Data Sharing environments.\nExperience with:OMEGAMON for DB2\nDB2 Data Sharing\nIBM Utilities for DB2\nDB2 Performance Expert\nDB2 Administration Tool\n\nKnowledge of:ACF2 Security\nRACF Security Administration\nCICS Integration with DB2\nAutomation and Monitoring Tools\n\nExperience supporting Banking and Financial Services organizations.\nFamiliarity with regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements.\nKnowledge of disaster recovery solutions and resilience architectures.\nIBM DB2 for z/OS certifications preferred.\nJob Expectations\nEnsure high availability, reliability, and performance of DB2 for z/OS environments.\nMaintain and support a complex enterprise database estate across multiple regions and platforms.\nParticipate in software maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and implementation activities.\nProvide on-call and after-hours support for critical incidents and planned maintenance activities.\nLead technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for major incidents.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, performance optimization, and operational excellence.\nEnsure compliance with security, governance, and audit standards.\nCollaborate effectively with infrastructure, development, security, and operational teams.\nMaintain comprehensive system documentation and operational procedures.\nDemonstrate ownership, accountability, and proactive support of critical business services.\nPrimary Skillset\nDB2 for z/OS Systems Programming\nDB2 Installation, Configuration & Upgrades\nDB2 Performance Monitoring & Tuning\nDistributed DB2 Connectivity (DDF)\nDB2 Data Sharing\nBackup & Recovery\nDisaster Recovery\nCapacity Planning\nSMP/E\nz/OS\nJCL\nTSO/ISPF\nRACF\nCICS-DB2 Integration\nOMEGAMON for DB2\nWorkplace type:\nAbout NTT DATA\nNTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune\nGlobal 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through\nresponsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with\nunmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and\napplication services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move\nconfidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more\nthan 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as\nestablished and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each\nyear in R&D.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nNTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.\nThird parties fraudulently posing as NTT DATA recruiters\nNTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters whether in writing or by phone in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an NTT DATA recruiter will come from an @nttdata.com email address. 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