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Kyndryl

Managed IT infrastructure and cloud services

Mainframe DB2 System Programmer

Database AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Strong experience in mainframe DB2 system programming.
  • Experience with Monoplex, SYSPLEX architecture, and data-sharing architecture.
  • Experience setting up DB2 subsystems, both stand-alone and data-sharing.
  • Experience with DB2 backup and recovery scenarios, including traditional image copy, FLASH, and mirroring methodologies.
  • Experience with REXX/CLIST and ISPF programming.
  • Knowledge of transactional environments such as CICS and IMS architecture and their interfaces with DB2.
  • DB2 data-sharing skills, including installation, customization, DB2 structures, CFRM policy, DB2 CF recovery, and data-sharing locking mechanisms.
  • Experience with the SMP/E process.
  • Experience with software migration and maintenance procedures, including installation, backout, and re-migration for DB2 V9, V10, and V11.
  • Knowledge of DB2 health checks, DB2 security, and patch management.
  • Knowledge and experience with DB2 traces, SMF, RMF, and WLM.
  • Knowledge of z/OS and DB2 system performance-tuning methods.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade IBM DB2 for z/OS subsystems and related tools.
  • Plan and execute DB2 version migrations, function-level activations, and subsystem upgrades.
  • Apply maintenance, PTFs, APARs, RSU updates, and security fixes using SMP/E.
  • Administer and support Data Sharing, Sysplex, Group Buffer Pools, and Coupling Facility environments.
  • Monitor and optimize DB2 system performance, storage utilization, and database availability.
  • Manage backup, recovery, cloning, disaster recovery, and business continuity activities.
  • Analyze problems and technical issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems.
  • Contribute to long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution.
  • Provide analysis, document and diagram work for hand-off, and offer timely solutions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with DB2 Connect and IBM Data Studio.
  • Experience with the DB2 Cloning process using IBM DB2 Cloning Tool or customized in-house tools.
  • Knowledge of SYSPLEX and data sharing, and distributed problem-solving skills.
  • Experience debugging problems and with vendor-specific PMR ticketing procedures.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.

About the Company

Kyndryl

Managed IT infrastructure and cloud services

Kyndryl provides managed IT infrastructure services for large enterprises, helping them run and modernize their technology environments. Its offerings cover cloud adoption, cybersecurity, security operations, and digital workplace services, all delivered under long-term managed-service contracts. The company works by partnering with major technology providers (including Microsoft) to offer integrated, end-to-end solutions, often complemented by a new security operations center (SOC) and other security capabilities. This focus sets it apart from competitors through scale, enterprise-grade governance, and a history rooted in IBM’s infrastructure services, now independent but aligned with large technology partners. The goal is to support digital transformation by providing reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructure management that enables enterprises to operate efficiently and securely in a cloud-enabled world.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021

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