DB2 Database Administrator @ Dauphin County, PA Hybrid

DB2 Database Administrator

Dauphin County, PA Hybrid

10 months Contract

This is a Hybrid Position - NO REMOTE Position available.

We are currently hiring candidates who are authorized to work on our W2.

Candidate with previous state/govt client experience is preferred.

***The position is hybrid. Telework Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Onsite (5th floor of The Keystone Building (400 N St., Harrisburg, PA 17120)) Wednesday and Thursday. Local candidates are preferred.***

***For first day processing, possible badging and to pick up commonwealth-issued equipment candidate must physically report to The Keystone Building.

***Initial interview will be virtual via Microsoft Teams followed by in-person onsite.***

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 procedures to provide 24x7 availability.
• Provide production and test database support in complex environment.

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

• SQL code reviews.
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning DB2 at the application database level.
• Enforce appropriate DB2 security standards.
• Collaborate with the DB2 systems programming staff to appropriately manage DSNZPARM settings.
• Create, manage and support DB2 Stored Procedures, DB2 Triggers, and DB2 Referential Integrity.
• Create Change Requests, Resolve Service Requests, Provide 24x7 On call support.
• Provide DB2 Connect configuration access support for individual users and distributed systems.
• Coordinate with team members on technical decisions and directions.
• Work with Management to develop project schedules.
• Provide Database performance and tuning which typically 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 notlimited 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 notlimited 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.)