Senior SME zLinux DBA Administrator

This job is with Kyndryl, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

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 Database Administration 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.

Key Responsibilities :

Resolve performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements.

Regularly apply DB2 patches and updates to ensure the database is running the latest stable version.

Test patches and updates in staging environments before production deployment.

Test and maintain backup and recovery strategies to ensure quick recovery in case of failures.

Plan and manage data migration tasks, such as moving data between different DB2 instances, from other databases to DB2, or between different environments (test to production).

Assess and plan for database growth, ensuring that the zLinux server and DB2 databases scale as needed.

Monitor and manage disk space utilization and recommend upgrades or modifications.

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+ years of experience in zLinux DBA Role.

Install and configure DB2 on zLinux systems, ensuring the database environment is properly set up.

Configure and maintain zLinux servers for optimal performance with DB2.

Manage database creation, schema setup, and ensure that DB2 is correctly configured for zLinux systems.

Perform regular database backups and restore procedures to ensure data integrity and availability.

Monitor and tune database performance, optimizing queries and indexes.

Implement and manage user access control, roles, and privileges within DB2.

Ensure compliance with security standards and policies specific to zLinux systems.

Monitor system performance, including CPU, memory, disk, and I / O usage specific to DB2 on zLinux.

Use DB2 performance tools to analyze and tune queries and database resources.

Configure and maintain DB2 High Availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, such as DB2 HADR (High Availability Disaster Recovery).

Troubleshoot DB2 performance issues, query problems, and zLinux-specific issues that may affect DB2 performance.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Resolve database outages, performance issues, and system alerts promptly.

Maintain thorough documentation for all DB2 configurations, processes, and procedures.

Document troubleshooting steps and best practices for resolving common issues.

Work closely with system administrators, application developers, and network teams to ensure DB2 integrates well with other infrastructure and software components.

Ensure that DB2 is configured to meet regulatory and organizational compliance requirements.

Support auditing processes by providing necessary database logs and audit trails.

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily : Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you - and everyone next to you - the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter - wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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