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Skills
- IT Consulting
- Mainframe
- Client/server
- Web Applications
- Visual Basic .NET
- ASP.NET
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Web Portals
- Interfaces
- Storage
- Capacity Management
- Data Migration
- JIRA
- Management
- Privacy
- Software Development Methodology
- IBM DB2 DBA
- Testing
- Data Conversion
- Status Reports
- Project Planning
- Reporting
- Computer Science
- Database Administration
- z/OS
- TSO
- ISPF
- SDSF
- JCL
- Mainframe Sort Merge
- ICETOOL
- DFDSS
- Hierarchical Storage Management
- RACF
- Rexx
- CLIST
- IBM Spufi
- QMF
- IBM
- IBM OMEGAMON
- Backup
- DMV
- Database
- SQL
- COBOL
- CICS
- Application Development
- Communication
- Documentation
- Requirements Elicitation
- Debugging
- IBM DB2
- Application Lifecycle Management
- LCM
- Changeman
- Endevor
- IBM SCLM
- RTC
- ERwin
- Law
Summary
- JOB-7548
- Mainframe Systems Programmer 4
- Link Technologies (LinkTechConsulting.com), a Las Vegas-based IT consulting firm, is currently looking for a Mainframe Systems Programmer 4 to join our team.
Project Overview
The application (CARRS) is an integrated system that is supported by both client server and web applications written in Power Builder, VB.NET, ASP.NET, COBOL, DB2, CICS, and SQL Server. The application has over 900 internal users, 800,000 portal accounts, many
external customers, and interfaces with local, State and Federal agencies. The core application runs on System Z with multiple CICS and DB2 environments secured by RACF. The core application is COBOL/DB2 programs that run both in batch and CICS environments.
The consultant will be working on the following but not limited to:- Administer DB2 database and
- Monitor storage, support capacity planning, support securing ZOS resources, perform routine maintenance tasks, assist with data migration tasks, troubleshoot and resolve
- Provide status reports as required by
- Log activity and time using time tracking software (Jira)
- Follow guidelines established by the Client .
- Support IT teams as
- Document changes and follow protocols established by the Client .
The consultant will work with IT teams and complete the assigned tasks in the scope of work in accordance with the IT standards and procedures.
Scope of Work
Consultant must provide the following based on the agreed upon project plan/schedule:- Manage, monitor, and tune DB2 subsystems and application
- Clone databases and establish additional application
- DB2 database and dataset backup and
- Refresh data, as
- Clone and establish additional application environments, as
- Aid in data conversion projects and extract data to staging environments, as
- Maintain privacy and security of
- Support Application Lifecycle, application development tools, as
- Migrate database
- Document and update procedures and check
- Coordinate upgrades to ZOS, CICS, DB2, Administration tools, and application development
- Coordinate DR testing and support data conversion and
- Help IT teams with SQL review and
- Discuss business requirements and help with application and database
- Support CICS
Deliverables
Consultant must:- Complete work and project tasks
- Consultant must provide daily / weekly status reports of the project with details on tasks and hours spent on each task, as well as:
- Overall completion status of the project in terms of the approved project plan and
- Document problems that were encountered and proposed/actual
- Document issues that need to be
- Document accomplishments during the
- Document activities to be accomplished during the next reporting
Experience and Skills Required
ZOS DB2 DBA consultant must:- Have the capability to perform the functions described in Scope of Work
- Have a bachelor's degree in computer science, or any other equivalent degree or equivalent years of relevant experience, with a minimum of seven (7) years of DB2 DBA experience in ZOS
- Have experience administering complex DB2 environments with multiple
- Be experienced working on ZOS tools and utilities - TSO, ISPF, SDSF, JCL, DFSORT, ICETOOL, DFDSS, DFSMS, DFHSM, OMVS, RACF, REXX/CLIST.
- Be experienced with using DB2 tools - SPUFI, QMF, DB2 Admin Tool or equivalent, DB2 Object Compare or equivalent, IBM Data Studio, OMEGAMON or equivalent, Query Monitor or
equivalent.- Be proficient with DB2 utilities and DB2 backup and
- Be able to work with the DMV IT teams to understand the requirements and design
- Be able to implement and migrate database
- Have experience securing database
- Have expertise in evaluating and tuning SQL and experience tuning DB2
- Have knowledge of DB2 Attachment
- Have good knowledge of COBOL/CICS/DB2 application programming
- Have good communication, documentation and user requirement gathering
- Be proficient in analyzing, debugging, and troubleshooting issues and
- Be a team player who can work with other contractors/consultants and permanent employees under a complex team structure.
Experience and Skills Preferred- Experience installing and configuring DB2
- Experience working with Application Lifecycle Management tools like LCM, CHANGEMAN, ENDEVOR, SCLM, RTC, or similar.
- Experience working with data modeler tools like ERWIN or
Link Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. - Administer DB2 database and
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- Dice Id: linktech
- Position Id: JOB-7548
- Posted 9 hours ago
Company Info
Founded in 2000, Link Technologies is a certified SDB, DBE, WOSB, and 8(a) Graduate company delivering customized IT and cybersecurity solutions to top commercial, government and hospitality clients. Specializing in infrastructure development, PCI compliance, QSA audits, and end-to-end project management, Link Technologies provides cost-effective, scalable solutions that align with their core values: Client Focus, Quality, and Satisfaction.
Link Technologies provides highly qualified professionals to take care of evolving client need in an industry with rigorous standards, enabling organizations to focus on what matters most: their core business. We operate our own fully managed Network Operations Center (NOC) and Security Operations Center (SOC), providing around-the-clock monitoring, SIEM services, and Tier 1 & 2 Help Desk support—all managed in-house to ensure quality, accountability, and rapid response.
Quality isn’t an add-on: it’s a standard. At Link Technologies, we believe every engagement, no matter how complex, should be executed with precision and consistency. The Link Technologies team is committed to delivering exceptional results the first time, every time. This commitment to quality is the foundation of our continued success and the driving force behind everything we do
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