System Engineer V

This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining DB2 for z/OS environments and associated third-party software products that support critical Tier 1 United Airlines applications. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with DB2 systems programming performance tuning software installation and mainframe infrastructure support.

Key Responsibilities

DB2 Infrastructure Support & Maintenance

• Administer and support DB2 for z/OS environments supporting mission-critical applications including:
  • PeopleSoft HR/Payroll
  • Engine Maintenance Systems
  • Reservation Centers
  • Employee Travel Management Systems
• Install configure maintain and upgrade DB2 and associated ISV products.
• Ensure DB2 and related software remain on supported and current release levels.
• Perform system monitoring performance tuning capacity planning and problem resolution.
• Participate in testing and validation efforts during operating system software and hardware upgrades.
• Provide 24x7 on-call support for production environments.

Performance & Systems Engineering

• Monitor DB2 subsystem performance and proactively identify optimization opportunities.
• Analyze system utilization trends and support capacity planning initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex system and application issues involving DB2 and related products.
• Support installation maintenance and tuning of Broadcom DB2 tools and utilities.

Collaboration & Consulting

• Partner with application development teams and business users to support access to enterprise data stored on IBM Mainframe platforms.
• Work closely with:
  • Mainframe Operating Systems teams
  • Database Administration teams
  • Storage Management
  • Information Security
  • Operations/Coverage
  • Job Scheduling teams
• Coordinate with software vendors for issue resolution and product support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years of experience in DB2 Systems Programming on IBM Mainframe platforms.
• Strong experience with:
  • DB2 for z/OS (V12/V13)
  • SMP/E (SMPE)
  • IBM Assembler
  • DB2 Connect
  • TMONDB2
  • Broadcom DB2 Tools (formerly RC Tools)
• Experience installing maintaining monitoring and tuning DB2 and related ISV products.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 10 years of DB2 Systems Programming experience.
• Previous DB2 Database Administration (DBA) experience.
• Strong performance analysis and tuning experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise mainframe environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Top Required Skills

1. DB2 for z/OS (V12/V13)
2. Broadcom DB2 Tools (RC Tools)
3. SMP/E
4. IBM Assembler
5. DB2 Connect
6. TMONDB2
7. Performance Monitoring & Tuning
8. Mainframe Software Installation & Maintenance