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Allison Jones

Lead Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
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Job
Senior DB2 DBA
Austin, Texas, United States
CONTRACT
TERMS: contract
START DATE: 6/15/26

IDR is seeking a Senior DB2 DBA to join one of our top clients for a remote opportunity. This role involves supporting a high-profile enterprise database modernization project in the financial industry, focusing on migration, performance tuning, and cloud initiatives. The position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and large-scale database environments.

Position Overview for the Senior DB2 DBA:

  • Lead end-to-end database migration and modernization initiatives involving DB2 for z/OS to DB2 LUW, VSAM to DB2 migrations, and cloud database platforms.
  • Assess existing database environments, analyze catalog dependencies, and develop comprehensive migration strategies.
  • Create migration plans, risk assessments, rollback procedures, and implementation roadmaps.
  • Perform schema conversion, data extraction, transformation, and loading activities utilizing ETL tools.
  • Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and architecture teams throughout modernization efforts.

Requirements for the Senior DB2 DBA:

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience administering IBM DB2 databases within large enterprise environments.
  • Advanced expertise with DB2 for z/OS, including: REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, UNLOAD.
  • Demonstrated experience leading large-scale DB2, VSAM, and mainframe modernization initiatives.
  • Strong experience executing database migration projects from mainframe to distributed or cloud environments.
  • Experience administering DB2 LUW on Linux and/or AIX platforms.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program.
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.