Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator

Job Description: 

Short Description:

Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer 16 Years of experience managing and maintaining mainframe platforms and its Operating System (z/OS) and Supporting Program Products (such as SMPE, DB2, CICS). 

Complete Description: 

Responsibilities:

·Current experience with installing, upgrading and applying maintenances/PTFS for DB2using SMPE or z/OSMF (if they meet this requirement, they must feel comfortable to navigate within a LPAR using TSO, ISPF, IBM utilities etc.

·Current experience installing and customizing BMC DB2 Utilities and BMC Mainview

·Current experience working with Application DBAs to solve performance problems

·Hands on experiences with installing DB2 V13 with z/OSMF is a plus

·Familiarity with CICS V5.6 or later is a plus

Position will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of standards, naming conventions, and ongoing deployment of a multi-data center DB2environment, including disaster recovery, high availability, and data center relocation projects. Must have extensive experience with the installation, support, and roll-out of DB2 components, BMC Tools and Utilities, and related products. Must have complete familiarity with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, and IBM utilities. Experience with SMP/E, Sysplex environments, and DB2 integration with WLM is desired. The position will provide technical support to the application and data center staff. Additional desired skills are Oracle, SQL, z/VM, Linux, and MVS systems; familiarity with the BMC MainView monitoring tool is desired.

Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Position will require project leadership in support of data center projects and strategic initiatives.

Minimum Education/ Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience

Training or certification in a particular product or IT platform/service, as required

Skills Matrix 

·       16 yrs. leading advanced technology projects or service projects 

·       16 yrs. full system engineering lifecycle 

·       16 yrs. creating implementation/integration plans, test plans, and training materials 

·       16 yrs. hands-on experience in specific product or IT platform 

·       Bachelor’s degree 

·       Industry certification/training in specific IT product/platform or service