
Senior DB2 for z/OS Systems Programmer & Database Administrator (DBA)
Lisle, ILFull-time$110–176K/yrSeen 3w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Job overview
Broadcom’s Mainframe Infrastructure team supports critical database systems and operations across R&D organizations. This senior software engineer role bridges DB2 for z/OS systems programming and database administration, with work spanning subsystem installation, upgrades, tuning, high availability, and automation. The role supports enterprise systems and development labs across multiple DB2 versions and mainframe environments, collaborating with development, operations, and cloud architecture teams.
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USA-NC-Durham-Swabia Court-Suite 400
USA-IL Lisle Warrenville Road
USA-PA Pittsburgh Holiday Drive
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Job Description:
Team Overview
Our Mainframe Infrastructure team is responsible for critical database systems and operations supporting multiple DB2 subsystems across our R&D organizations. We provide guidance, tooling, and infrastructure services to product development teams to accelerate delivery and ensure high availability. This is a senior software engineer position supporting enterprise systems and R&D development labs across multiple DB2 versions and mainframe environments.
Who You Are
We are looking for a technical specialist who bridges the gap between traditional DB2 z/OS System Programming and Database Administration (DBA). You have deep hands-on expertise in installing, upgrading, and tuning DB2 subsystems, managing large DB2 instance subsystems, and modernizing mainframe database operations using automation. You communicate clearly across hybrid teams—connecting mainframe operations, cloud architects, and agile software development engineers.
What You’ll Do
- DB2 Systems Programming & Subsystems Administration
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DB Instances Management & Upgrades: Perform end-to-end installation, maintenance, version upgrades, and patching for multiple DB2 instances across multiple R&D development labs environments.
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Subsystem Configuration: Configure and tune DB2 subsystem parameters, buffer pools, and system storage for optimal throughput and reliability.
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High Availability & Data Sharing: Design, manage, and maintain DB2 Data Sharing groups and high-availability configurations.
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System Integration: Integrate DB2 with z/OS security frameworks (RACF/ACF2/Top Secret), network services, and mainframe OS components.
- Database Administration (DBA) & Environment Support
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Operations: Provide tier-3 DBA support and maintenance for critical databases and product portfolios.
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Database Design & Utilities: Oversee physical and logical database design, execute routine DB2 utility management, and manage data access control.
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SQL Optimization & Performance Tuning: Analyze application queries, optimize SQL performance, resolve locking/concurrency issues, and troubleshoot system bottlenecks.
- Modernization & Automation
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Automation & Scripting: Write, maintain, and enhance ansible playbooks, python scripts, and REXX programs to automate DB2 deployment, routine maintenance, and multiple subsystems management tasks.
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CI/CD & API Integration: Integrate maintenance workflows into modern CI/CD pipelines using REST APIs and enterprise software development standards.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with global development, operations, and cloud architecture teams to support continuous product delivery and infrastructure stability.
What You Need
Technical Skills:
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DB2 z/OS Systems Programming: Deep background in installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining DB2 subsystems on z/OS.
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DB2 DBA Expertise: Strong experience in physical/logical database design, DB2 utility management, SQL performance tuning, and access control.
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Automation & Scripting: Proficiency with Ansible programming, Python, REXX, JCL, and REST APIs for mainframe automation.
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High Availability & Storage: Hands-on experience with DB2 Data Sharing, backup/recovery strategies, disaster recovery, and storage integration.
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Mainframe OS & Security: Thorough understanding of z/OS concepts, JCL, security integration, and mainframe operations.
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of related experience, or Master’s degree with 6+ years of related experience, or equivalent practical experience.
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Prior experience managing multi tenant databases and multi-instance R&D sub systems in an enterprise environment.
Location Requirements
Must be located in the US Broadcom site - Plano, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, or Lisle, IL.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is USD 109,700.00 To USD 175,500.00
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.
Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
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Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Broadcom!
We are a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.
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How this job compares
Set against the 711 open Database Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$110–176K/yr
- US median$100–158K/yr461 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $143K, is 10% above the US median midpoint ($130K) — in the middle half of Database Administrator salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 19 open Database Administrator jobs in Illinois and 711 across the US. 13% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Database Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (567 postings).
- Education
- 173 of the 711 open Database Administrator jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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