Senior DB2 Mainframe SME

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Hiring Remotely in Office, Machaze, Manica, MOZ
Remote
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Lead and administrate DB2/mainframe database systems: install, configure, optimize, secure, plan capacity, drive cloud migrations, design backup/recovery, and support developers and users.
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Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses.  We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls—that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.


The Role

Your role
We are seeking a skilled DB2/DATACOM professional to support enterprise database environments across development, testing, and production platforms. The role combines database administration, systems programming support, performance tuning, and platform optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain DB2 and/or DATACOM environments.

  • Monitor database performance and availability.

  • Perform database upgrades and maintenance.

  • Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.

  • Implement database security controls.

  • Resolve database-related incidents and performance issues.

  • Support application teams with database design and optimization.

  • Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis.

  • Create and maintain database standards and documentation.


Who You Are

Required Experience

  • 5–10+ years of database administration experience.

  • Strong DB2 for z/OS experience.

  • Experience supporting mission-critical databases.

Technical Skills

DB2

  • DB2 for z/OS administration.

  • DB2 utilities.

  • SQL performance tuning.

  • Database recovery.

  • DB2 installation and migration.

  • DB2 security.

DATACOM

  • Broadcom DATACOM administration.

  • Database maintenance utilities.

  • Database performance monitoring.

General

  • z/OS.

  • JCL.

  • TSO/ISPF.

  • REXX.

  • SMP/E.

  • Problem determination and root cause analysis.

Preferred Skills

  • IDMS exposure

  • CICS integration.

  • IMS exposure.

  • Data replication technologies.

  • Automation scripting.

Qualifications

  • Relevant IT qualification.

  • IBM DB2 certifications advantageous.


Being You

The “Kyn” in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging — being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team — is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job—it’s an adventure with purpose.  We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health—because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.
From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute—you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.
We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities—from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.
We want you to thrive here—and we’re committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what’s next.

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Skills Required

  • DB2 Mainframe experience
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016 implementation and management
  • VMware ESXi experience
  • Public/private cloud management and migration from on-prem to cloud
  • Automation experience, especially IaaS
  • Vulnerability management
  • On-prem AD FS with Microsoft Active Directory and/or Azure AD

Kyndryl Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kyndryl and has not been reviewed or approved by Kyndryl.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good in some roles, with mentions of “good pay,” “great pay and benefits,” and an “acceptable salary range” paired with bonuses. Certain senior or consulting tracks are described as market-competitive.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, paid time off, holidays, and a dedicated volunteer day are highlighted as positives. Parental leave exists companywide alongside sick leave and disability coverage.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote and hybrid flexibility is emphasized, including 100% remote roles and a formal flexible workplace policy. Well‑being resources such as the Be Well program and an EAP are available.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
46,070 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems. We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar. Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.

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