DB2 zOS DBA

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

• Work with other DB2 teams in setting up log retention policies to cover for extended period of outages
• Translation of business requirements into a physical model for implementation with a focus on a clear understanding of processing requirements (peak times, # trans etc), performance, availability, recoverability, and data access methods
• Consulting with the application teams to ensure appropriate access is provisioned for data access
• Defining and implementing application specific backup and recovery strategies for the production environment.
• Support of product upgrades related to DB2 replication providing a focal communication point for development teams as well as completing owned DBA remediation activities, executing internal verification processes, conducting assessments of new feature/function and providing recommendations for use.
• Performance tuning support and recommendations for database calls, in cooperation with the application development team.
• Monitoring and addressing items on exception reports to ensure a stable production environment
• Support DBA production on call rotation including 24X7 SEV1 test support.
• Conduct information sharing meetings with the application teams when requested.
• Support of Self Identified Audits, Control assessments, Database Audits and SOX reviews, ensuring deliverables are complete and correct, and all milestone deliverables dates are met.

DB2 DBA

• 7+ years expeirence as DBA
• Experience as DB2 DBA in zOS environment

• Must have experience as a DB2 DBA in a zOS environment.
• Not looking for mainframe developer

• Experience:
• Position requires in-depth Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on Z/oS) knowledge with a focus on performance tuning.
• Individual should have minimum of 7-9 years of DB2 DBA experience on z/Os at a single large financial institution.
• Job stability is a key requirement.
• Experience with DB2 Utilities including IBM and BMC
• Working knowledge of BMC tools including change manager, catalog manager, Mainview, and SQL performance.
• Solid understanding of DB2 recovery options
• Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy Same as Required skills

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.