DB2 System DBA - Mainframe
Cognizant · Melbourne, Melbourne Region · Full time · Onsite
At a glance
DB2 System DBA - Mainframe at Cognizant.
- Location
- Melbourne, Melbourne Region
- Work mode
- On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Junior
Key requirements
- Install, upgrade, migrate, consolidate and configure DB2 systems, services, settings and storage according to standards and project requirements
- Tune DB2 for z/OS performance in a 24x7 production environment
- Manage the DB2 tooling stack and ensure its proper operation
- Migrate third‑party DB2 tools to their IBM equivalents
- Provide system DBA support for large‑scale mainframe operations
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About this role
Cognizant is hiring an experienced Mainframe DB2 System DBA / Systems Programmer to support a large‑scale, 24x7 production environment in Melbourne. The role involves installing, upgrading, migrating and tuning DB2 for z/OS (v12 and v13) and managing the DB2 tooling stack. It suits candidates with strong mainframe DB2 expertise and systems programming experience.
Key details
- Location: Melbourne, Melbourne Region
- Work mode: On-site
- Level: Senior
What you'll do
- Install, upgrade, migrate, consolidate and configure DB2 systems, services, settings and storage according to standards and project requirements
- Tune DB2 for z/OS performance in a 24x7 production environment
- Manage the DB2 tooling stack and ensure its proper operation
- Migrate third‑party DB2 tools to their IBM equivalents
- Provide system DBA support for large‑scale mainframe operations
What you'll need
- Proven experience as a Mainframe DB2 System DBA / Systems Programmer
- Hands‑on experience with DB2 for z/OS version 12 and version 13
- Experience supporting 24x7 production mainframe environments
Tech stack
DB2 for z/OS
How to stand out for this role
Likely interview topics
- DB2 for z/OS installation and upgrade procedures – linked to the responsibility of installing and upgrading DB2 systems
- Performance tuning techniques for DB2 on mainframe – related to tuning DB2 in a 24x7 environment
- Migration strategies for DB2 tools, especially moving from third‑party to IBM equivalents – tied to the migration duty
- Mainframe storage configuration and management – connected to configuring storage for DB2
- Systems programming practices on z/OS – relevant to the overall systems programmer role
Keywords to mirror in your CV
Mainframe DB2 System DBA, Systems Programmer, 24x7 production, DB2 tooling stack, upgrade
What to show
- Documented case study of a DB2 for z/OS upgrade from v12 to v13, including steps, challenges and performance results
- Scripts or automation examples used to configure DB2 storage and settings in line with corporate standards
- Performance tuning report showing before/after metrics after optimizing DB2 workloads in a 24x7 environment
How to apply
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