Db2 DBA Columbus, OH
Db2 DBA mainframe engineer candidate must have Parallel Sysplex experience designing, maintaining and supporting the major application subsystems running on z/OS. Must possess minimum of 7 years previous experience as a Db2 DBA mainframe engineer supporting Application Database Administration Services for Db2 on z/OS and provide leadership and training.
This candidate will be fulfilling an experienced Senior Db2 DBA mainframe engineer position.
- Responsible for the overall management and administration of Db2 for z/OS and performance of Db2 for z/OS subsystems across multiple Sysplexes and CECS.
- Provides technical direction and education to programmers, analysts and other DBA associates.
- Prototypes the new features, functions and strategies of new application subsystems technology.
- Capable of creating the roadmap, processes, best practices, standards and strategies for continuous improvement of monitoring, performance, resiliency, availability, and scalability of Db2 on system z.
- Effective performance tuning and problem determination knowledge
- CICS/MQ for z/OS experience desired
- SQL tuning and optimization experience desired
- REXX experience desired
- Vendor management experience
- Provides 24x7 oncall support within a team rotation
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- Strong Leadership and Communication skills
- Maintain database security and disaster recovery procedures
- Expert knowledge of Db2 for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as BMC Db2 tools and monitoring tools, IBM DB2 Tools and monitoring tools, SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF,
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface and partner with all levels of the organization.
- Assist in implementation of new features and program fixes in databases
- Maintain “State of the Art’ knowledge of best practices in systems administration, high availability, metrics and business continuity specifically for DB2 for z/OS
- Candidate must be self-motivated and assertive while possessing the ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a team environment
- Assists and maintains the improvement of systems administration-related plans, processes, procedures, standards and priorities.
- Provides problem resolution support, specific to Db2 on z issues; identifies and resolves systems application problems, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and ensure accurate problem resolution.
- Plans and implements strategies and procedures for physical disaster/recovery and contingency planning.
- Perform database recovery and backup tasks
- Assists application development and maintenance staff with Db2 on z questions and issues.
- Works with vendors on problem identification and resolution.
- Knowledge of banking industry business processes a plus.