Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator - Artech LLC

Job Title               : Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator
Location               : Columbus, GA
Duration              : 12+ months Contract (with possible extension)

Job Description:

Summary of This Role Plans computerized mainframe Db2 for z/OS databases, including base definition, structure, documentation, long-range requirements, operational guidelines and protection. Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools, such as base dictionaries. Establishes and maintains security and integrity controls. Formulates and monitors policies, procedures and standards relating to database management. Proposes and implements enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system.    What Part Will You Play? Performs testing of database software, utilities and fixes within a test (sandbox) environment prior to production roll out. Identifies and resolves issues while in the sandbox environment. Performs the migration of tested/approved software, utilities, and fixes to the production environment. Develops basic to moderately complex database configurations by creating database objects per specified business requirements and the necessary sandbox environments for testing. Works in close liaison with application developers to ensure best practices are applied to mitigate potential impacts to the various user groups and/or other database configurations. Coaches/mentors less experienced Database Administrators (DBAs) as they begin to perform routine/basic database administration tasks. Schedules database back-up tasks and ensures proper completion of scheduled tasks. Execute database recovery tasks during a disaster recovery and/or disaster recovery exercise. Ensure the high availability of the supported database(s) by actively monitoring database performance to identify bottlenecks, such as inefficient queries, inconsistent and/or corrupt indexes, database design, and provide recommendations for corrective actions. Applies routine database tuning and optimization techniques, such as rebuilding indexes, to maintain database performance. Perform database statistic reporting on a regularly scheduled basis. Works closely with the Applications Team while performing troubleshooting to determine the source of application failures. Assists in the development of solutions to minimize the potential of future application failures. Supports the implementation of solutions. Produces and maintains operational database documentation, such as Disaster Recovery, Recovery Presentation, Naming Standards, Performance and Tuning, to ensure database configurations are well documented in preparation for disaster recovery. Assists in the training and familiarization of less experienced team members regarding company policies and procedures, techniques, and current server/database configurations   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Relevant Experience or Degree in: No degree specified Typically, Minimum 8 Years Relevant Exp in Db2 for z/os Installation, customization, testing, and maintenance of database systems within a production environment Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's Degree IT related field