Mainframe DB2 DBA

Responsible for the management and administration of DB2 for z/OS and application 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.

· Maintain database security and disaster recovery procedures

· Effective performance tuning and problem determination knowledge

· Provides 24x7 on-call support within a team rotation

Job Requirements:

· Must possess minimum of seven years of experience as a DB2 DBA mainframe engineer supporting Application Database Administration Services for DB2 on z/OS.

· 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.

· Experience in the support of database recovery and backup tasks

Desired Skills

· CICS/MQ for z/OS experience

· SQL tuning and optimization experience desired

· REXX experience