Senior DB2 Database Administrator with IRS MBI Clearance
Posted 6 days ago
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United States only
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Senior
Full-time
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About the role
This is a remote position.
Job Title: Senior DB2 Database Administrator (IRS Project)
Location: Remote
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) to support critical IRS systems within a large-scale, high-security federal environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mainframe DB2 database administration, performance tuning, and supporting mission-critical batch and online applications in a z/OS environment.
This role involves working closely with IRS stakeholders, application developers, and operations teams to ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance of IRS databases.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer and maintain IBM DB2 databases on z/OS mainframe systems
Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching of DB2 subsystems
Support database design and logical/physical modeling
Optimize SQL performance and implement database tuning strategies
Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
Monitor and troubleshoot DB2 system performance issues
Work closely with IRS application teams to support new development, maintenance, and modernization efforts
Implement security policies and ensure compliance with IRS and federal guidelines
Use tools such as SPUFI, QMF, BMC, CA Database Analyzer, and other mainframe utilities
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of DB2 DBA experience on mainframe (z/OS) platforms
Strong experience in DB2 utilities, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and schema management
Familiarity with JCL, TSO/ISPF, RACF, Endevor, and batch job processing
Experience supporting federal agencies, ideally IRS or similar tax/financial systems
Hands-on experience with BMC or CA tools for DB2 management
Must have active IRS MBI clearance or be eligible to obtain one
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working on Run15 or BMF/IMF programs within the IRS
Exposure to COBOL/Assembler programs interacting with DB2
Familiarity with CA-7, IBM DB2 Connect, and Data Studio
Prior IRS badge/laptop holder is a strong plus
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