Senior Db2 for z/OS Technical Lead
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DWS is seeking a Senior Db2 for z/OS Technical Lead to provide senior technical leadership for the implementation and operationalisation of a new IBM Db2 for z/OS capability, supporting the migration of a critical mainframe application environment from an existing database platform.
The role will work closely with infrastructure, security, operational and application teams, together with external partners, to ensure successful implementation, integration and long-term supportability of the target Db2 environment.
This project will be working with a client in NZ, but working remotely from Australia.
Where: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Canberra / Adelaide (fully remote WFH)
Type: ACN or Max Term
Start: Mid to late January 2027
Length: 12 months
Salary: up to $1,000/day ACN or up to $210K (inc super) Max Term
Db2 Platform Establishment
The role will work closely with infrastructure, security, operational and application teams, together with external partners, to ensure successful implementation, integration and long-term supportability of the target Db2 environment.
This project will be working with a client in NZ, but working remotely from Australia.
Where: Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane / Canberra / Adelaide (fully remote WFH)
Type: ACN or Max Term
Start: Mid to late January 2027
Length: 12 months
Salary: up to $1,000/day ACN or up to $210K (inc super) Max Term
Db2 Platform Establishment
- Support installation and configuration of Db2 for z/OS.
- Assist with subsystem configuration and environment setup.
- Support capacity, resilience and operational planning.
- Assist with backup and recovery configuration.
- Support production-readiness activities.
- Work collaboratively with mainframe infrastructure teams.
- Support RACF and security integration activities.
- Assist with operational process development.
- Participate in architecture and implementation reviews.
Migration and Testing Support
- Review generated database structures and deployment artefacts.
- Support application integration activities.
- Assist with package, plan and bind management.
- Support CICS integration and testing.
- Investigate and resolve database-related implementation issues.
- Diagnose complex Db2 behaviours and integration issues.
- Provide technical leadership during implementation and testing.
- Work with implementation partners and software vendors to resolve issues.
- Support production deployment and stabilisation activities.
- Mentor Db2 administrators and support personnel.
- Transfer operational and technical knowledge to internal support teams.
- Develop operational documentation and support runbooks.
- Establish support procedures and maintenance processes.
- Support service transition and operational handover activities.
- Significant professional experience with Db2 for z/OS.
- Proven experience installing and configuring Db2 for z/OS.
- Experience establishing new Db2 environments.
- Strong understanding of Db2 architecture and administration.
- Experience supporting CICS-connected Db2 applications.
- Experience with RACF integration.
- Strong backup and recovery expertise.
- Experience supporting production-critical workloads.
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
- Experience working with infrastructure, security and operational teams.
- Banking or financial services environments.
- Mainframe infrastructure transformation programmes.
- Platform establishment and operational readiness initiatives.
- Working with third-party software vendors and implementation partners.
- Tool-assisted migration and conversion programmes.
- Production implementation and cutover activities.
- Service transition and operational handover.
- Development of operational support models.
- Mentoring and capability uplift of technical support teams.
- Be a hands-on technical leader.
- Be comfortable working across infrastructure, operations, security and application teams.
- Take ownership of complex technical issues.
- Be pragmatic and delivery-focused.
- Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Be capable of mentoring and developing internal capability.
- Be comfortable operating in a multi-vendor delivery environment.
About Us:
Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what’s possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation.
Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don’t just meet expectations - we redefine them.
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights – DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.
DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Ready for a new challenge? Click APPLY now!
www.dws.com.au
No agencies please – our in-house talent acquisition team have this covered.
Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what’s possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation.
Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don’t just meet expectations - we redefine them.
Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights – DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas.
DWS encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Ready for a new challenge? Click APPLY now!
www.dws.com.au
No agencies please – our in-house talent acquisition team have this covered.
