IBM DB2 z/OS Support & Automation Engineer

Role Overview We are looking for an experienced IBM DB2 z/OS professional to provide operational support, implement Rundeck backup automation, assist with DB2 V13 upgrades, assess z/OS lifecycle supportability, modernize automation workflows, and deliver comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer. Key Responsibilities IBM DB2 z/OS Support ● Provide day-to-day IBM DB2 operational support on z/OS. ● Support database refresh activities and generate DR/RR dumps. ● Troubleshoot DB2 issues triggered through application workflows or Rundeck. ● Act as the primary DB2/z/OS Subject Matter Expert. Rundeck Backup and Automation ● Assess the existing Rundeck environment hosted on OCI virtual machines. ● Design, configure, and validate a backup Rundeck environment on OCI. ● Replicate jobs, scripts, plugins, configurations, and credentials securely. ● Ensure the backup environment can take over during primary-environment failure. ● Test artifact generation, dump-file extraction, and database creation workflows. ● Document backup, restoration, and failover procedures. Automation Version Control and Documentation● Inventory all Rundeck jobs, scripts, and automation assets. ● Store automation code and job definitions in Git or another version-control system. ● Prepare SOPs covering job execution, failure handling, and recovery. ● Create operational runbooks for routine support activities. ● Support switching between primary and backup Rundeck environments. DB2 V12 to V13 Upgrade ● Assess DB2 V13 installation and subsystem readiness. ● Identify and resolve integration issues between DB2 V12 and V13. ● Review relevant IBM PMRs and incorporate findings into internal documentation. ● Support DB2 V13 integration, compliance validation, and cutover planning. z/OS Lifecycle and Supportability ● Assess the current z/OS version and lifecycle status. ● Identify end-of-life and supportability risks. ● Recommend necessary upgrades or remediation measures. ● Ensure DB2 workloads remain fully supported on z/OS. Automation Modernization ● Identify Reflection-based scripts used for dump-file generation. ● Design and implement a supported replacement solution. ● Validate that the new automation reliably generates and tests database files. Workflow Analysis ● Reverse engineer and document workflows across Rundeck, DB2, z/OS, and downstream systems. ● Identify triggers, dependencies, hand-offs, and job-triggering mechanisms. ● Document primary and backup Rundeck execution paths. ● Eliminate undocumented or single-person operational dependencies. Security and Access Assessment ● Identify system IDs, service accounts, and credentials used across Rundeck, DB2, and z/OS. ● Document account ownership, usage, and access levels. ● Identify governance or security gaps and recommend remediation. Knowledge Transfer ● Provide hands-on training to the designated backup resource. ● Conduct cross-training on DB2 support, DB2 V13, z/OS workflows, Rundeck environments, automation, and security. ● Ensure the backup resource can independently operate both Rundeck environments. RequirementsRequired Skills ● Strong IBM DB2 administration and operational support experience on z/OS. ● Hands-on experience with Rundeck automation. ● Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. ● Expertise in disaster recovery, backups, restoration, and failover. ● Experience supporting DB2 version upgrades, preferably V12 to V13. ● Strong understanding of z/OS operations and lifecycle management. ● Experience modernizing and migrating automation scripts. ● Knowledge of Git or another version-control system. ● Strong troubleshooting, documentation, SOP, and knowledge-transfer capabilities. Submission Note: Please share only two thoroughly screened profiles that strongly match the JD, location, budget, work mode, and immediate-joining requirement.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced IBM DB2 z/OS professional to provide operational support, implement Rundeck backup automation, assist with DB2 V13 upgrades, assess z/OS lifecycle supportability, modernize automation workflows, and deliver comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer.

Key Responsibilities

IBM DB2 z/OS Support

● Provide day-to-day IBM DB2 operational support on z/OS. ● Support database refresh activities and generate DR/RR dumps. ● Troubleshoot DB2 issues triggered through application workflows or Rundeck. ● Act as the primary DB2/z/OS Subject Matter Expert.

Rundeck Backup and Automation

● Assess the existing Rundeck environment hosted on OCI virtual machines. ● Design, configure, and validate a backup Rundeck environment on OCI. ● Replicate jobs, scripts, plugins, configurations, and credentials securely. ● Ensure the backup environment can take over during primary-environment failure. ● Test artifact generation, dump-file extraction, and database creation workflows. ● Document backup, restoration, and failover procedures.

Automation Version Control and Documentation

● Inventory all Rundeck jobs, scripts, and automation assets. ● Store automation code and job definitions in Git or another version-control system. ● Prepare SOPs covering job execution, failure handling, and recovery. ● Create operational runbooks for routine support activities. ● Support switching between primary and backup Rundeck environments. DB2 V12 to V13 Upgrade ● Assess DB2 V13 installation and subsystem readiness. ● Identify and resolve integration issues between DB2 V12 and V13. ● Review relevant IBM PMRs and incorporate findings into internal documentation. ● Support DB2 V13 integration, compliance validation, and cutover planning. z/OS Lifecycle and Supportability ● Assess the current z/OS version and lifecycle status. ● Identify end-of-life and supportability risks. ● Recommend necessary upgrades or remediation measures. ● Ensure DB2 workloads remain fully supported on z/OS. Automation Modernization ● Identify Reflection-based scripts used for dump-file generation. ● Design and implement a supported replacement solution. ● Validate that the new automation reliably generates and tests database files. Workflow Analysis ● Reverse engineer and document workflows across Rundeck, DB2, z/OS, and downstream systems. ● Identify triggers, dependencies, hand-offs, and job-triggering mechanisms. ● Document primary and backup Rundeck execution paths. ● Eliminate undocumented or single-person operational dependencies. Security and Access Assessment ● Identify system IDs, service accounts, and credentials used across Rundeck, DB2, and z/OS. ● Document account ownership, usage, and access levels. ● Identify governance or security gaps and recommend remediation. Knowledge Transfer ● Provide hands-on training to the designated backup resource. ● Conduct cross-training on DB2 support, DB2 V13, z/OS workflows, Rundeck environments, automation, and security. ● Ensure the backup resource can independently operate both Rundeck environments.

Requirements

Required Skills

● Strong IBM DB2 administration and operational support experience on z/OS. ● Hands-on experience with Rundeck automation. ● Experience working with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. ● Expertise in disaster recovery, backups, restoration, and failover. ● Experience supporting DB2 version upgrades, preferably V12 to V13. ● Strong understanding of z/OS operations and lifecycle management. ● Experience modernizing and migrating automation scripts. ● Knowledge of Git or another version-control system. ● Strong troubleshooting, documentation, SOP, and knowledge-transfer capabilities. Submission Note: Please share only two thoroughly screened profiles that strongly match the JD, location, budget, work mode, and immediate-joining requirement.

Two95 International Inc., is a global technology firm specializing in enterprise solutions that evolves over BPM, Mobility, Cloud, Analytics, E-commerce & Social Business. Our client base includes several Fortune 500 and mid-market companies across industries and varying geographies.With vast knowledge and knowhow of 20 years in the IT field, we have been chosen as INC500 fastest growing company in North America in 2013. With the accolade of being ranked 11th in Human Resources by INC500, we have also been nominated as the 3rd fastest growing company in South Jersey by SJBM. We are ranked among the Top 20 IT Companies in New Jersey based on the year-on-year growth for the last 3 years. With a seasoned team of highly qualified personnel, our offices are located in New Jersey, Canada and India.Our Specialties Direct Hire, Contingent Staffing, Managed Outsourced Services..

Two95 International Inc., is a global technology firm specializing in enterprise solutions that evolves over BPM, Mobility, Cloud, Analytics, E-commerce & Social Business. Our client base includes several Fortune 500 and mid-market companies across industries and varying geographies.

With vast knowledge and knowhow of 20 years in the IT field, we have been chosen as INC500 fastest growing company in North America in 2013. With the accolade of being ranked 11th in Human Resources by INC500, we have also been nominated as the 3rd fastest growing company in South Jersey by SJBM. We are ranked among the Top 20 IT Companies in New Jersey based on the year-on-year growth for the last 3 years. With a seasoned team of highly qualified personnel, our offices are located in New Jersey, Canada and India.

Our Specialties

Direct Hire, Contingent Staffing, Managed Outsourced Services..