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.

• 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.