CPT Senior Database Reliability Engineer Jobs
Senior Database Reliability Engineer roles in database performance tuning, high-availability architecture, and incident response align directly with graduate programs in computer science, data engineering, and information systems. CPT authorization requires your DSO to confirm the work is an integral part of your curriculum before your start date, so secure that approval before accepting any offer.
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At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation. We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose: HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide premium DB2 Systems Programmer support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems. The successful candidate will perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ DB2 environment. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, scheduling reorganizations, creating and maintaining DR procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests. The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of database optimizations that will include general reporting and analysis of the efficiency of the database configuration and periodic review of database performance. Position reports to Sr. Manager, Mainframe Systems Programming.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role:
- Expertise and work efforts will focus on the development and support and/or the customization of new services and support efforts.
- System programming knowledge of multiple DBMS’s is a bonus.
- The individual will need to participate in on-call responsibilities.
- Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2.
- Provide primary support for reported problems related to DB2 tables spaces.
- Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones.
- Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products.
- Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date.
- In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans.
- Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
- Follow ITSM change control procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of professional experience in DB2 Systems Programming support, including IDAA. CA and IBM tools for DB2 a plus.
- Knowledgeable in best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation.
- SMP/e experience.
- Experience with configuring and managing DB2 in a parallel Sysplex environment.
- Ability to develop innovation, strategies, processes and best practices in software management.
- Experience with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance, and utilization.
- Experience with reviewing new versions of DB2 for functionality, advising how they benefit the client.
- Ability to evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned clients and troubleshooting and solving production database issues.
- Experience with supporting DB2 security requests.
- Ability to review DB2 security to find potential risks.
- Experience with reorganization of application data.
- Experience with reviewing, tuning of internal DB2 buffer pools and SQL code.
- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients.
- Supporting multiple customers for after hours on call.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients.
- Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations).
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
BENEFITS
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off.
- Three health plan options.
- 401k with company match.
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave.
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding.
- Sabbatical leave.
- Wellness program.
- Flexible work schedule.
COMPENSATION
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
INTRODUCTION
At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation. We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose: HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide premium DB2 Systems Programmer support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems. The successful candidate will perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ DB2 environment. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, scheduling reorganizations, creating and maintaining DR procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests. The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of database optimizations that will include general reporting and analysis of the efficiency of the database configuration and periodic review of database performance. Position reports to Sr. Manager, Mainframe Systems Programming.
Key Areas of Focus for this Role:
- Expertise and work efforts will focus on the development and support and/or the customization of new services and support efforts.
- System programming knowledge of multiple DBMS’s is a bonus.
- The individual will need to participate in on-call responsibilities.
- Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2.
- Provide primary support for reported problems related to DB2 tables spaces.
- Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones.
- Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products.
- Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date.
- In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans.
- Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.
- Follow ITSM change control procedures.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
- Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
- 10+ years of professional experience in DB2 Systems Programming support, including IDAA. CA and IBM tools for DB2 a plus.
- Knowledgeable in best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation.
- SMP/e experience.
- Experience with configuring and managing DB2 in a parallel Sysplex environment.
- Ability to develop innovation, strategies, processes and best practices in software management.
- Experience with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance, and utilization.
- Experience with reviewing new versions of DB2 for functionality, advising how they benefit the client.
- Ability to evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned clients and troubleshooting and solving production database issues.
- Experience with supporting DB2 security requests.
- Ability to review DB2 security to find potential risks.
- Experience with reorganization of application data.
- Experience with reviewing, tuning of internal DB2 buffer pools and SQL code.
- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients.
- Supporting multiple customers for after hours on call.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients.
- Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations).
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.
BENEFITS
Some of our benefits include:
- Unlimited Paid Days Off.
- Three health plan options.
- 401k with company match.
- Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement.
- Paid childbearing and paternal leave.
- Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding.
- Sabbatical leave.
- Wellness program.
- Flexible work schedule.
COMPENSATION
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $85,000 to $148,000 annually based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
Senior Database Reliability Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Database Reliability Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Graduate programs in computer science, data engineering, or information systems typically cover distributed systems, database internals, and reliability engineering directly. Your DSO will review the job description against your coursework to confirm the connection before signing the CPT authorization. Roles involving only operational tasks with no curricular link may not qualify.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Senior DRE without affecting my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT of 12 months or more exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, structure your CPT as part-time (under 20 hours per week) or keep full-time CPT under 12 months. Confirm the exact running total with your DSO before accepting a full-time offer, since the count is cumulative across all CPT periods.
What should I check in a job description to confirm the role supports CPT?
Look for responsibilities tied to coursework outcomes: database performance engineering, high-availability design, incident response, capacity planning, or replication architecture. Generic titles like 'database admin' with purely operational duties are harder to justify. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for database administrators or software developers to see standardized task descriptions your DSO may reference when evaluating the request.
How do I find Senior DRE employers who are familiar with F-1 work authorization?
Migrate Mate shows which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for database and infrastructure roles, giving you a shortlist of companies with demonstrated sponsorship experience. Targeting these employers reduces the risk of an offer falling through because the HR team isn't equipped to handle F-1 documentation. You can filter by role type and location to narrow to positions that match your CPT timeline.
Does my CPT employer need to file anything with USCIS or DOL on my behalf?
For CPT itself, no federal filing is required from the employer. The authorization is handled entirely through your school via your DSO and I-20. However, if the employer plans to sponsor you for an H-1B after CPT, they'll need to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and a petition with USCIS at that point. Ask recruiters upfront whether the company has done LCA filings for database roles before.
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