Remote Mainframe DBA

Post Date

Aug 07, 2026

Location

Olympia,
Washington

ZIP/Postal Code

98501
US
Oct 09, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Database Administrator (DBA)

Req #

SMF-c11bb848-af66-450e-9433-8cac229079b5

Pay Rate

$43 - $54 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Globals client, a system integrator is seeking an experienced Mainframe Database Administrator (DBA) to support the operations, maintenance, and modernization of a large-scale Integrated Eligibility System (IES) serving public assistance programs. The Mainframe DBA will administer and optimize IBM DB2 for z/OS databases that support critical eligibility, enrollment, benefits, case management, and financial processing functions. This role will partner with application development, infrastructure, security, and business teams to ensure database reliability, performance, availability, and compliance within a mission-critical government environment.

pay range: $48-55/hr

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Required Skills & Experience

7+ years of Mainframe DBA experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
5+ years administering IBM DB2 for z/OS.
Strong knowledge of z/OS, DB2 Utilities, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, SQL, Performance Monitoring Tools
Experience supporting large-scale eligibility, benefits administration, healthcare, social services, insurance, or financial systems.
Experience with database backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery testing.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience supporting public sector eligibility programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, Child Welfare, or Integrated Eligibility Systems.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.