Mainframe Consultant

Technical Lead, DB2 Tools
Location: Remote and onsite, with occasional travel to Canberra
Proposed Start: October 2026
Eligibility: Australian citizens only
Clearance: Federal Government security clearance preferred
About the Opportunity
A leading technology services organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Lead specialising in DB2 for z/OS tools to support a major tools-conversion and implementation program within a Federal Government environment.
Working as a key member of the program delivery team, you will lead technical requirements validation, solution design and conversion planning. You will also provide technical direction across implementation, testing, production cutover and post-implementation activities.
Key Responsibilities
Review business and technical use cases.
Lead technical requirements validation for the replacement of existing ISV tools.
Support the planning and implementation of DB2 tools for z/OS.
Develop solution designs aligned with program requirements.
Provide technical direction throughout conversion and deployment.
Advise on the testing strategy and overall testing approach.
Contribute to implementation planning, with particular focus on production cutover.
Assess impacts across people, processes and technology.
Support risk and compliance management activities.
Participate in post-implementation reviews.
Develop appropriate reporting and performance metrics.
Deliver technical training relating to the implemented tools.
Required Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience leading DB2 for z/OS tools-conversion initiatives.
Strong expertise in DB2 for z/OS.
In-depth knowledge of DB2 subsystem architecture and administration.
Experience with DB2 utilities, including Load, Copy, Recover and Merge/Modify.
Strong performance-tuning and SQL-optimisation skills.
Knowledge of security, auditing and access-control requirements.
Experience with backup, recovery and disaster-recovery processes.
Thorough understanding of CA Log Analyzer for DB2 for z/OS.
DBA experience using CA/Broadcom DB2 tools such as RC/Migrator, RC/Query, Detector or comparable products.
Experience with IBM DB2 Administration Tool, DB2 Automation Expert or DB2 Tools Customizer for z/OS.
Practical experience using Jira and ServiceNow.
Strong communication skills and the ability to provide technical direction across a complex delivery program.
Desirable Experience
Experience with IBM Z software products.
Experience developing applications on IBM Z.
Knowledge of COBOL or PL/I.
Microsoft Office skills or relevant Word and PowerPoint certification.
What’s on Offer
A senior technical leadership role within a significant Federal Government program.
The opportunity to lead a complex DB2 tools-conversion initiative.
A flexible combination of remote and onsite work.
Exposure to solution design, testing, cutover, compliance and post-implementation delivery.
Collaboration with an experienced program delivery team.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced DB2 for z/OS specialist with a strong background in tools conversion, solution design and technical leadership, please apply with your latest CV or contact:
Farbar Siddiq
Recruitment Consultant
Email: farbars@whizdom.com.au
Phone: 0489 922 211

Work arrangement
Yes