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At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!
We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as an IBM Mainframe DB2 System Administrator
Key Responsibilities
· IBM Mainframe DB2 System Administrator - Programmer
· Design and architect robust DB2 database infrastructure that supports high volume Medicare and Medicaid claims processing and payer workflows in a hybrid work model
· Oversee DB2 system administration activities including installation configuration capacity planning and performance tuning to ensure reliable day shift operations
· Provide guidance on database security controls access management and compliance practices aligned to healthcare regulations and payer industry standards
· Drive optimization of DB2 data storage indexing and query performance to improve claims adjudication speed and accuracy for healthcare partners
· Coordinate with application teams to translate business requirements from claims and payer processes into scalable and resilient DB2 infrastructure designs
· Implement monitoring and alerting strategies for DB2 environments to proactively identify issues and minimize downtime impacting critical claims processing
· Collaborate with cross functional teams to plan and execute DB2 upgrades migrations and patching with minimal disruption to day time business services
· Evaluate and recommend tools automation approaches and standards that enhance DB2 operations reliability and efficiency within hybrid delivery models
· Document infrastructure designs operational procedures and system configurations to ensure consistency traceability and effective knowledge sharing across teams
· Assess capacity utilization and growth trends in DB2 environments to plan future infrastructure expansions that support evolving payer and claims workloads
· Support incident investigation and root cause analysis for database related issues ensuring corrective actions improve system resilience and service quality
· Engage with stakeholders to align DB2 infrastructure strategies with company goals enhancing healthcare data reliability and contributing to better outcomes for society
· Champion best practices in database administration backup restoration and disaster recovery to safeguard critical healthcare claims data and payer information
Qualifications:
· Bring extensive experience in DB2 system administration including installation patching performance tuning backup and recovery within large enterprise settings
· Demonstrate strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid claims lifecycles payer operations and healthcare transaction flows as applied to database architecture
· Apply practical expertise in capacity planning monitoring and troubleshooting of DB2 environments to maintain stable and high performing infrastructure
· Utilize understanding of healthcare data privacy and compliance expectations to design secure database solutions that protect sensitive member and provider information
· Leverage experience working in hybrid models and day shift operations to coordinate effectively with distributed teams and align with business service windows
· Show proven ability to collaborate with architects developers and operations personnel to convert complex claims requirements into implementable database solutions
· Exhibit familiarity with enterprise infrastructure concepts such as high availability clustering storage management and disaster recovery in relation to DB2 systems
· Display strong analytical and problem solving capabilities to diagnose performance bottlenecks and optimize configurations for mission critical payer platforms
Why Cognizant?
Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide
Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans
Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package
Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies
We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment
We invest in people and their wellbeing.
We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.
Igualdad de Empleo y Política de Acción Afirmativa:
Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin distinción de sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, raza, color, religión, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido, edad o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!
Join us now!
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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