Mainframe DB2 Tools Specialist

Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Install, configure, and administer Db2 for z/OS environments and tools, including managing databases, utilities, backups, recovery, capacity, and production issues. Lead migration from Broadcom/CA to IBM Db2 tools, convert and validate jobs and procedures, and develop migration, testing, cutover, and post-migration support plans.

Job details

Role: Mainframe DB2 Tools Specialist Work mode: Canada (Remote) We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 Tools Specialist with strong expertise in Db2 for z/OS systems programming, IBM Db2 Tools, Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools, and utility migration. The role focuses on Db2 administration, tool migration, job conversion, testing, and production support. Must-Have Skills Db2 for z/OS System Programming & Administration IBM Db2 Tools & Utility Suites Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools Migration JCL, PROC & Control Card Conversion Parallel Sysplex & Db2 Utilities Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and manage IBM Db2 for z/OS environments in Parallel Sysplex. Administer IBM Db2 Tools and Utility Suites with a strong knowledge of Db2 utilities and database administration. Lead migration from Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools to IBM Db2 Tools. Convert Broadcom/CA Db2 Utility JCL, PROCs, and Control Cards to IBM Db2 standards. Develop migration plans covering assessment, conversion, implementation, testing, cutover, and post-migration support. Validate converted jobs, procedures, and utilities for operational readiness and compliance. Manage Db2 databases, tablespaces, indexes, catalogs, backups, recovery, space management, and capacity planning. Perform SQL performance analysis, utility optimization, workload diagnostics, and production problem determination. Establish database management, security, maintenance, and disaster recovery procedures. Review new Db2 Tool releases and provide technical recommendations on adoption and business value. Optional Skills: Broadcom/CA Db2 Tools, z/OS scheduling/automation, mainframe systems programming, Db2 DBA, JCL, REXX, ISPF, utility automation, and SMP/E. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires strong expertise in Db2 for z/OS system programming and administration, IBM Db2 tools and utilities, Broadcom/CA tool migration, and JCL, PROC, and control card conversion. Experience with Parallel Sysplex, database operations, performance analysis, utility optimization, and production support is also relevant.