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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$35.267

Job Posting:

JR2026-00024737 IBM DB2 Database Administrator (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

04-10-2026

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.

**The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position.**

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

REXX/ Python development
Snowflake
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

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.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

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