Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator SME

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward - always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Within our Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator SME team at Kyndryl, you'll be a master of managing and administering the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You'll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations.

Your expertise will be crucial in configuring, installing and maintaining database management systems, ensuring that our systems are always running at peak performance. You'll also be responsible for managing user access, implementing the highest standards of security to protect our valuable data from unauthorized access.

In addition, you'll be a disaster recovery guru, developing strong backup and recovery plans to ensure that our system is always protected in the event of a failure. Your technical acumen will be put to use, as you support end users and application developers in solving complex problems related to our database systems.

As a key player on the team, you'll implement policies and procedures to safeguard our data from external threats. You will also conduct capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet our business needs.

You'll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals. Your contributions will not go unnoticed - you'll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers.

Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10 to 16 years of experience in Mainframe DB2 Database Administration.
• Responsible for installation, maintenance, and administration of DB2 databases, including upgrades, patch implementation, performance tuning, capacity planning, and ensuring security compliance.
• Monitor health check activities such as image copy jobs, RUNSTATS, and DDL/DML reports.
• Perform rebalancing of partitions to maintain optimal data distribution and performance.
• Manage and monitor database space utilization to ensure efficient storage allocation.
• Execute end-to-end release activities, including deployment, validation, and support.
• Create and schedule DB2 utilities such as COPY, REORG, RUNSTATS, and QUIESCE.
• Perform ad-hoc REORGs, RUNSTATS, and REBINDS in production environments to improve performance.
• Implement and schedule production DB2 jobs, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Monitor and support daily, weekly, and monthly batch cycles for smooth operations.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Responsible for housekeeping and maintenance of DB2 database files to ensure integrity and optimal storage usage.
• Performed database tuning and optimization of DB2 parameters to achieve peak system performance.
• Executed tablespace migrations to support database restructuring and performance improvements.
• Provided 24/7 production support on a rotational basis, ensuring high availability, rapid issue resolution, and minimal downtime for critical systems.