We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DB2 System DBA to manage and maintain the DB2 for z/OS database systems in our organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DB2 for z/OS, DB2 utilities and IBM DB2 Tools. They will handle tasks related to database design, installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, and overall system administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5-10 years of hands-on experience in DB2 z/OS database administration
- Hands on experience with SMPE, MVS, JCL
- Knowledge and hands on experience working with IBM utilities and IBM DB2 Tools
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to solve problems, perform database backup, recovery, reorg, runstats, unloads, and loads while conforming to and/or improving company standards
- Strong expertise in implementing and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions
- Knowledge of database security best practices, including encryption and auditing
- Team player working closely with DBA’s and other groups: development teams, MVS systems, storage, security, and the data center
- Willing and able to provide 24 x 7 support as needed
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Project management skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team
- DB2 certifications are a plus
- Knowledge and hands on experience with DB2 Connect is a plus
- Knowledge and hands on experience with IBM Q Replication is a plus
- Experience with DB2 LUW, Linux, and Shell Scripting are a plus
- Knowledge and experience with COBOL, REXX, SAS, CICS, Java, Websphere are a plus
- Financial Industry experience is also a plus
Benefits
- Base salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- Profit-sharing
- Long-term savings
- Healthcare
- Income protection
- Professional development opportunities
- Time off
