Job Title: DB2 z/OS Support Specialist
Location: Albany, NY
Duration: 6 Months
Pay Rate: $50–$60/hour
Job Description: A state-level IT initiative is seeking an experienced DB2 z/OS Support Specialist to provide advanced support for DB2 systems across multiple agencies. The ideal candidate will have expert-level skills in DB2 version upgrades, performance tuning, and systems-level troubleshooting in z/OS environments. This role is highly technical and requires close collaboration with both internal teams and external vendors to ensure database reliability, efficiency, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, coordinate, and implement DB2 version upgrades for current and future releases across multiple agencies.
Perform performance tuning, including buffer pools, storage optimization, and I/O monitoring.
Manage software maintenance and upgrades, including third-party tools (e.g., CA tools).
Handle contingency planning, backup, and system-level recovery processes.
Monitor and resolve DB2 system-level performance issues in a timely manner.
Provide expert-level DB2 and z/OS systems troubleshooting and support.
Collaborate with various agency teams to assist in resolving DB2-related challenges.
Rapidly respond to and resolve unplanned outages and incidents.
Liaise with IBM to open and manage support cases, and follow through on product issue resolutions.
Required Skills and Tools Proficiency:
Expertise with DB2 administration and z/OS systems.
Experience with version control and upgrade paths from QMF v7 through v13.
Familiarity with IBM DB2 Tools up to V13.10.
Proficient in IBM Data Studio.
Experience using Platinum Tools / Omegamon for DB2.
Skilled in CA Insight, CA Detector, and other CA DB2 Tools.
Working knowledge of COBOL for legacy system integration and support.