Senior DB2 Database Administrator with IRS MBI Clearance

Senior DB2 Database Administrator with IRS MBI Clearance

Job Title: Senior DB2 Database Administrator (IRS Project)

Location: Remote

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) to support critical IRS systems within a large-scale, high-security federal environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mainframe DB2 database administration, performance tuning, and supporting mission-critical batch and online applications in a z/OS environment.

This role involves working closely with IRS stakeholders, application developers, and operations teams to ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance of IRS databases.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain IBM DB2 databases on z/OS mainframe systems
• Perform installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching of DB2 subsystems
• Support database design and logical/physical modeling
• Optimize SQL performance and implement database tuning strategies
• Perform backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning
• Monitor and troubleshoot DB2 system performance issues
• Work closely with IRS application teams to support new development, maintenance, and modernization efforts
• Implement security policies and ensure compliance with IRS and federal guidelines
• Use tools such as SPUFI, QMF, BMC, CA Database Analyzer, and other mainframe utilities

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of DB2 DBA experience on mainframe (z/OS) platforms
• Strong experience in DB2 utilities, backup/recovery, performance tuning, and schema management
• Familiarity with JCL, TSO/ISPF, RACF, Endevor, and batch job processing
• Experience supporting federal agencies, ideally IRS or similar tax/financial systems
• Hands-on experience with BMC or CA tools for DB2 management
• Must have active IRS MBI clearance or be eligible to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Run15 or BMF/IMF programs within the IRS
• Exposure to COBOL/Assembler programs interacting with DB2
• Familiarity with CA-7, IBM DB2 Connect, and Data Studio
• Prior IRS badge/laptop holder is a strong plus