Additional Information
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Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$35.267
Job Posting:
JR2026-00026389 IBM DB2 Database Administrator (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
06-18-2026
Job Description:
Are you a quick learner? Are you detail oriented, organized, and a good problem solver? Do you like routine but yet embrace variety? Are you a team player and customer-service oriented? Consider joining our team!
Nebraska DHHS is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to support and maintain critical IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 environments that power essential Health and Human Services systems. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with 5+ years of DB2 administration experience, strong Java, REXX, Python development skills who is ready to ensure data reliability, system performance, and long-term stability for mission-critical applications.
This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position.
We offer an excellent total compensation package including: 13 paid holidays, immediate earning of vacation and sick leave; state-matched (156%) retirement plan; health (79% employer contribution), dental, vision, and life insurance options, and we are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The State of Nebraska is value driven, and these values are at the core of everything we do: Treating others with dignity & respect - ethically sound - customer is always the priority.
**The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position or accept STEM OPT (form i-983) at any time. **
Examples of Work
Design, implement, test IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 database changes in accordance with NFOCUS and MMIS releases
Manage the IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 environment by performing reorgs, statistics, data unloads/ loads, data backups/ recoveries
Assist technical teams with SQL Query development as well as troubleshooting issues
Administer and maintain Windows MS SQL Servers
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Associate Degree in Computer Science or related field of study and three years related experience or A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information systems, mathematics, engineering or other related field and two years of experience. Experience may include application programming, software installation and software maintenance, including systems programming, online programming, database design, analysis and programming using IFS and/or SQL/DS and database administration. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: The candidate must have at least 5 years of recent experience in the following:
IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 Administration and support
IBM InfoSphere Data Replication
REXX/ Python/ VBscript development
CA CoolGen
COBOL
Other: Position is located on-site at the Nebraska State Office Building in Lincoln. No remote or hybrid work.
Hours: Monday - Friday (business hours) with occasional off hours support
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Knowledge and experience supporting IBM z/OS and LUW DB2
SQL Query development and troubleshooting
Knowledge of utilizing IBM z/OS tools including Data Studio, SPUFI, QMF, DB2I
Knowledge and experience with Java/ REXX development to author and maintain scripts used for DB2 administration
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