DB2 Database Administrator

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2

Skills

DB2 Database Admin
DB2 z/OSDatabase
z/OS DB2 12
DB2 V10 utilities setup
DB2 performance tuning
Data Modeling
Complex SQL coding
DB2Connect
IBM Data Studio
IBM DB2 Administration Tool

Job Details

One of our Client is looking for the position of Database Administrator based on following skills:

The position is hybrid. Telework Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Onsite -Wednesday and Thursday.

Local candidates are preferred.


Required Experience: 10+ years DB2 experience

Description

Design and maintain DB2 Database applications which have the following characteristics:

  • Design for high availability.
  • Design for maximum performance.
  • Maintain and develop techniques and proceduresto provide 24x7 availability.
  • Provide production and test database support ina complex environment.

Perform all functions which are performed by a DB2 Database Administrator, such as:

  • SQL code reviews.
  • Performance Monitoring and Tuning DB2 at theapplication database level.
  • Enforce appropriate DB2 security standards.
  • Collaborate with the DB2 systems programmingstaff to appropriately manage DSNZPARM settings.
  • Create, manage and support DB2 StoredProcedures, DB2 Triggers, and DB2 Referential Integrity.
  • Create Change Requests, Resolve ServiceRequests, Provide 24x7 On call support.
  • Provide DB2 Connect configuration access supportfor individual users and distributed systems.
  • Coordinate with team members on technicaldecisions and directions.
  • Work with Management to develop projectschedules.
  • Provide Database performance and tuning whichtypically involves collaboration between Data Center, Technical Operations,Database Design and Administration, and the various software development areas.
  • Responsible for the evaluation and creation ofappropriate backup and recovery strategies for new database requirements.
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery planning.

Qualifications

Excellent knowledge of DB2 z/OSDatabase Support, including but not limited to the following:

  • z/OS DB2 12 for zOS or higher in a production environment with high transaction rates
  • High availability 24x7 designs and techniques
  • Managing large data stores
  • DB2 V10 utilities setup and execution
  • DB2 performance and tuning
  • Data Modeling expertise logical and physical design
  • Complex SQL coding / tuning
  • Data Warehouse design with an understanding of OLAP design and query solutions
  • DB2 attachments/interfaces include DRDA, DB2Connect

DB2 tools skill set will include, but is not limited to the following:

  • IBM Data Studio
  • IBM DB2 Administration Tool
  • IBM DB2 Automation Tool
  • IBM DB2 Explain
  • IBM DB2 Query Monitor
  • IBM OPTIM Workload Query Tuner
  • IBM File Manager
  • IBM Tivoli OMEGAMON
  • QMF

z/OS Mainframe skills, but not limited to the following:

  • TSO and ISPF
  • JCL
  • DFSORT and /or ICETOOL
  • REXX
  • z/OS Utilities

Additional Desired Skills:

  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and projects
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • DB2 V9 or V10 Certification preferred
  • IMS Database experience
  • IMS Database Utilities (IBM, BMC, NEON, etc.)
  • ETL tools experience (InfoShere, Informatica, etc.)

The successful candidate may have to undergo a drug test and background check.

Sincerely,

Rakhi

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