Systems Admin Sr. Specialist Advisor

Remote, Texas Remote March 13, 2026 Full Time Eightfold Ai

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NTT DATA Services strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a System Admin Sr. Specialist Advisor to join our team in the US.

This role requires someone at a senior level of mainframe DB2 support. The individual will work closely with the mainframe accounts, our partner, and customers.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical reviews of proposed changes to the NTT environment

    Provide technical expertise during high severity incidents

    Review Technical Support incidents on a regular basis for completeness and prevention

    Provide thought leadership as it relates to in-house suggested improvements, as well as reviewing our 3rd party’s recommendations

    Participate in all Mainframe related projects (upgrades, migrations, etc.)

    Provide technical support to the NTT Security Team.

    Maintain BCDR documentation for the Mainframe platforms


Knowledge and Attributes:

  • Advanced problem determination skills

    Mainframe processor and storage hardware knowledge

    Mainframe disaster recovery expertise

    Mainframe data backup/replication skills

    Knowledgeable TCP/IP architecture and communications hardware

    SMS pool setup and management experience

    Experience with performance analysis and performance problem determination skills

    In depth knowledge of systems architecture, internal processes, and interdependencies

    Excellent customer-facing skills. (At a technical and layman’s level).

    Proficiency in supporting z/OS, JES2, CICS or RACF is a plus


Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

  • ·        Typically requires 10+ years relevant experience.

    ·        Undergraduate/bachelor’s degree


Required Experience:

  • Requires 10+ years’ experience/proficiency with Mainframe DB2 Systems software

  • Experience installing DB2 using SMP/E
  • Installation, customization, testing, and maintenance for DB2
  • Installation, customization, testing, and maintenance for IBM/ISV program products
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Project management experience and leadership skills
  • Requires 10 years of experience in DB2 performance and tuning

Workplace type:

Remote Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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