Mainframe Administrator

Hiring: W2 Candidates Only

Visa: Open to any visa type with valid work authorization in the USA

Description

• Design and maintain DB2 Database applications which have the following characteristics:

Design for high availability.

Design for maximum performance.

Maintain and develop techniques and proceduresto provide 24x7 availability.

Provide production and test database support ina complex environment.

• Perform all functions which are performed by a DB2 Database Administrator such as:

SQL code reviews.

Performance Monitoring and Tuning DB2 at theapplication database level.

Enforce appropriate DB2 security standards.

Collaborate with the DB2 systems programmingstaff to appropriately manage DSNZPARM settings.

Create manage and support DB2 StoredProcedures DB2 Triggers and DB2 Referential Integrity.

Create Change Requests Resolve ServiceRequests Provide 24x7 On call support.

Provide DB2 Connect configuration access supportfor individual users and distributed systems.

Coordinate with team members on technicaldecisions and directions.

Work with Management to develop projectschedules.

Provide Database performance and tuning whichtypically involves collaboration between Data Center Technical OperationsDatabase Design and Administration and the various software development areas.

Responsible for the evaluation and creation ofappropriate backup and recovery strategies for new database requirements.

Participate in Disaster Recovery planning.

Qualifications

Excellent knowledge of DB2 z/OSDatabase Support including but not limited to the following:

• z/OS DB2 12 for zOS or higher in a production environment with high transaction rates
• High availability 24x7 designs and techniques
• Managing large data stores
• DB2 V10 utilities setup and execution
• DB2 performance and tuning
• Data Modeling expertise - logical and physical design
• Complex SQL coding / tuning
• Data Warehouse design with an understanding of OLAP design and query solutions

DB2 attachments/interfaces include DRDA DB2Connect

DB2 tools skill set will include but is notlimited to the following:

IBM Data Studio

IBM DB2 Administration Tool

IBM DB2 Automation Tool

IBM DB2 Explain

IBM DB2 Query Monitor

IBM OPTIM Workload Query Tuner

IBM File Manager

IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON

QMF

z/OS Mainframe skills but notlimited to the following:

• TSO and ISPF
• JCL
• DFSORT and /or ICETOOL
• REXX
• z/OS Utilities

Additional Desired Skills:

• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and projects
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• DB2 V9 or V10 Certification preferred
• IMS Database experience
• IMS Database Utilities (IBM BMC NEON etc.)
• ETL tools experience (InfoShere Informatica etc.)