Mainframe Database Administrator (DB2/IDMS)

12-Month Contract | Sandton
Standby & After-Hours Support Required

Are you the go-to expert when it comes to DB2 and IDMS on z/OS?
Join a leading financial institution where mainframe mastery meets enterprise impact. We're looking for a seasoned Mainframe DBA to bring rock-solid stability, performance, and innovation to our mission-critical systems. This is your chance to work at the heart of one of South Africa's premier banking environments, where reliability is not just valued it's essential.

What You'll Be Owning:

• Full lifecycle management of DB2 and IDMS databases on the z/OS platform.
• Performance tuning and optimization to ensure seamless operations.
• Rapid issue resolution for database and DBMS-related incidents.
• Execution of upgrades, patches, and database maintenance with zero fuss.
• Hands-on involvement in disaster recovery planning and simulations.
• Championing best practices in database design and architecture.
• Providing high-quality incident, change, and request management.
• Maintaining tight security controls and ensuring data integrity.
• Delivering actionable insights through utilization and capacity reporting.
• Collaborating with top-tier vendors and service partners.

The Toolbox You Bring:

• Expertise in z/OS operations and environments.
• Deep knowledge of IDMS and DB2 for z/OS.
• Hands-on proficiency with JCL, IBM utilities, SPUFI, DB2 Admin, and DMLO.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and an analytical mindset.

What We're Looking For:

• IT Degree or relevant certification.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in IT, with 5+ years as a Mainframe DBA.
• 4+ years working directly with IDMS and DB2 databases.
• Track record of participating in Disaster Recovery (DR) exercises.
• Solid foundation in mainframe OS concepts and enterprise environments.

Why Join Us?

Banking is built on trust and trust is built on resilient systems. If you're someone who thrives in high-stakes environments and takes pride in database excellence, this role was made for you.

Ready to take the reins of complex, high-performance mainframe systems?
Apply today and make your mark where it matters most.