DB2 Database Administrator
Full Time • State of PA
Job Title: PennDOT - DB2 Database Administrator
Location: Hybrid – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Duration: 9 months (until 06/30/2026)
Location: Hybrid – Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Duration: 9 months (until 06/30/2026)
Job Description:
Commonwealth of PA – PennDOT is seeking an experienced DB2 Database Administrator to design, maintain, and optimize z/OS DB2 Database applications with high availability, performance tuning, and complex SQL coding. This is a hybrid role, requiring onsite presence Wednesday and Thursday at the Keystone Building (400 N St., Harrisburg, PA 17120), with telework Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Local candidates are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain DB2 applications for high availability and maximum performance.
- Support production and test databases in a complex environment.
- Perform SQL code reviews and DB2 performance tuning at the application level.
- Enforce DB2 security standards and manage DSNZPARM settings.
- Create/manage DB2 Stored Procedures, Triggers, and Referential Integrity.
- Resolve service requests and provide 24x7 on-call support.
- Provide DB2 Connect configuration support.
- Collaborate with team members and management to develop project schedules and technical solutions.
- Implement backup, recovery strategies, and participate in Disaster Recovery planning.
Required Qualifications:
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10+ years of DB2 experience, especially in high transaction environments.
- Strong expertise with:
- z/OS DB2 12 for zOS or higher
- DB2 V10 utilities setup and performance tuning
- Complex SQL coding and query optimization
- Data Modeling (logical & physical)
- Data Warehouse & OLAP design understanding
- IBM Data Studio, DB2 Administration Tool, DB2 Automation Tool, DB2 Explain, DB2 Query Monitor, IBM OPTIM Workload Query Tuner, IBM File Manager, IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON, QMF
- z/OS DB2 12 for zOS or higher
- z/OS mainframe skills: TSO, ISPF, JCL, DFSORT/ICETOOL, REXX, z/OS Utilities.
Desired Skills:
- DB2 V9 or V10 Certification (preferred)
- IMS Database & Utilities experience (IBM, BMC, NEON, etc.)
- ETL tools experience (InfoSphere, Informatica, etc.)
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Additional Information:
- First day requires physical presence at Keystone Building for processing, badging, and equipment pickup.
- Metered, on-street parking available (candidate responsible for costs).
- Initial interview will be virtual via Microsoft Teams, followed by in-person onsite interview.
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Important: Candidate must present valid photo ID and pan room for security during virtual interview.
- Government equipment use is prohibited outside the U.S.
Compensation: $58.00 per hour
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