What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Administrator position at Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services?
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Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$35.267
Job Posting
JR2025-00021196 Database Administrator (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-03-2025
Job Description
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 or REXX development skills, and knowledge of REDCap 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 or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**
Examples of Work
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:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
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.
Hiring Agency
Health & Human Services - Agency 25
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate
$35.267
Job Posting
JR2025-00021196 Database Administrator (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
12-03-2025
Job Description
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 or REXX development skills, and knowledge of REDCap 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 or transfer non-immigrant work visas for these positions.**
Examples of Work
- Design, implement, test IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 database changes in accordance with CHARTS releases
- Manage the IBM z/OS and LUW DB2 environment by performing LUW reorgs, statistics, data unloads/ loads, data backups/ recoveries
- Assist technical teams with SQL Query development as well as troubleshooting issues
- Administer and maintain the Windows DB2 Gateway servers
- Author, support, and execute Java and REXX based scripts related to supporting the database environment
- Administer and support the Redcap survey software for the Agency
- Author and support Redcap forms and questionnaires
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
- Java/ REXX development
- Preferred skillset of 2 years experience in Redcap Administration
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
- Preferred skillset in managing and supporting Redcap survey software as well as development and creation of Redcap forms and questionnaires
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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