What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer - Remote - (MBI Clearance Required) position at Zenius Corporation?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer to ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of DB2 systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IBM System Z and DB2 environments, with a focus on diagnostics, recovery strategies, and performance tuning. This role involves managing and optimizing database operations, creating reports, and collaborating with technical and application teams to resolve issues.
Primary Duties
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to work on advanced DB2 systems in a collaborative and innovative environment, apply now!
About The Company
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area and was awarded in 2024, 2021, and 2020. Additionally, Zenius was listed by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021.
Benefits
Zenius Corporation offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance (health, vision, dental), 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account, and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans to support their career growth.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits unlawful harassment or discrimination based on these protected characteristics.
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer to ensure the availability, performance, and reliability of DB2 systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IBM System Z and DB2 environments, with a focus on diagnostics, recovery strategies, and performance tuning. This role involves managing and optimizing database operations, creating reports, and collaborating with technical and application teams to resolve issues.
Primary Duties
- Ensure DB2 availability and implement recovery strategies and procedures (25%).
- Diagnose and troubleshoot DB2 errors and performance issues, optimizing SQL and processes (25%).
- Create and manage comprehensive database reports (20%).
- Utilize IBM DB2 utilities and CA tools for database management and optimization (15%).
- Perform performance and capacity tuning of system parameters and resources using monitoring tools (10%).
- Conduct technical and application-related problem analysis and resolution (5%).
- 10 years of experience with IBM System Z concepts and technologies.
- Expertise with IBM DB2 utilities, CA Tools for DB2, and backup/recovery/logging strategies.
- Strong knowledge of DB2 database management and deployment.
- Proficiency with IBM CICS, batch COBOL, and IBM Information Management System.
- Experience in performance and capacity tuning using monitoring and reporting tools.
- Proficiency in problem analysis and resolution for both technical and application issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Rational ClearQuest, and Rational ClearCase.
- Experience working within a CMMi Level 3 environment.
- Knowledge of Java, web services, and SOA concepts.
- Experience with Application Management Services.
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to work on advanced DB2 systems in a collaborative and innovative environment, apply now!
About The Company
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area and was awarded in 2024, 2021, and 2020. Additionally, Zenius was listed by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021.
Benefits
Zenius Corporation offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance (health, vision, dental), 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account, and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans to support their career growth.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits unlawful harassment or discrimination based on these protected characteristics.