DB2 DBA with mainframe Z/OS - TrekRecruit LLC

Owings Mills, MD

Job Title: DB2 DBA Mainframe

Duration:12+ Months

Location: Owing Mills, MD/Remote

Tax Terms:W2, C2C

MUST HAVES

Database Administrator Install, Config, Troubleshoot, Patching, etc. of DB2 Database
DB2
Z/OS
SQL
BroadCom / CA Tools RC/Merger, RC/Query, RC/Migrator, Detector, Subsystem Analyzer
Rocket Software Tools ASG, TMON/MVS, TMON/DB2, Data Studio

PREFERRED

Job Responsibilities:

Provide database and system on-site support of the IBM DB2 mainframe z/OS environments
Support numerous IBM application environments & teams leveraging DB2 z/OS databases
Monitor, collect statistical information, and provide reporting on capacity and system performance
Based on statistics, make recommendations to maintain and improve capacity and system performance
Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts
Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems)
Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching
Plan and perform database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching
Perform and manage system and database backups
Perform manual switch to redundant system / database components, in case of system failures
Participate fully in 24x7x365 oncall rotations for production support

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
6+ years' experience required including use of all IBM Utilities and Commands in an administration and architecture role
Experience in providing technical support, covering database administration and operations to include monitoring maintenance capacity, performance monitoring/planning and incident/problem troubleshooting and resolution
Strong knowledge of SQL and tuning Knowledge of IBM Data Studio, Broadcom/CA database administration tools, TMON monitoring
Understanding of Help Desk tools and trouble ticket tracking processes
Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels
Proven ability to write excellent technical documentation
Excellent written and verbal skills
Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively
Ability to work well with people partnering and collaborating on solutions from many difference disciplines.
Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to mentor others
Action and results oriented
Ability to exercise good judgement while under stress
Knowledge of mainframe database products including CA DB2 tools, TMON monitoring, Data Studio is preferred.

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