





Niche mainframe specialization plus seniority reduces competition despite Chennai metro demand.
Mainframe DB2 z/OS and IMS expertise is highly industry-specific and not easily transferable.
Explicit 12+ years and mandatory DB2/IMS mainframe skills make screening highly stringent.
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Provide expert Mainframe DB2 DBA and IMS DBA support throughout project lifecycles including problem analysis, solution design, testing, automation, and integration.
Contribute to strategic IT infrastructure planning and operational execution related to mainframe database environments.
Manage and optimize high-volume DB2 subsystems ensuring adherence to SLAs, and perform database backup, recovery, and data migration activities.
12+ years of experience in Mainframe DB2 DBA (z/OS) with hands-on IMS DBA support.
Strong expertise in DB2 object creation, maintenance, user privileges, and use of DB2 utilities such as LOAD, UNLOAD, RUNSTATS, REORG, COPY.
Experience with database backup, recovery, disaster recovery planning, and large-scale data refresh/migration.
Willingness to participate in on-call and off-hours support.
Experienced in handling high-volume production DB2 environments with stringent SLAs and complex troubleshooting skills.
Knowledgeable in IMS databases (HDAM, HIDAM) and DB/DC concepts, with a strategic and operational understanding of mainframe IT infrastructure.
Preferably has some exposure to advanced DB2 administration, performance tuning, automation tools, and database security/compliance.