Amtex Systems Inc is an information technology and talent solutions company offering talent and BI consulting to the companies in US for over 25 years.
Our solutions are designed to fill resource gaps, by providing the right candidates who deliver value to the organization. Our propensity to nurture and build strong relationships with our clients helps us better understand their business demands and gives us the ability to provide services that are on time and rise above the rest.
Mainframe Database
Onsite to Plano, TX
Contract - independent candidates only.
Experience level
• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)
• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of DB2 and IMS Database management and utilities
• DB2 V12 upgrades or later
• IMS V15.5 upgrades or later
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan(upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.
Job Responsibilities
• Installation & Upgrades: Installing new DB2 and IMS versions and applying maintenance.
• Configuring DB2 and IMS subsystem parameters to optimize performance.
• Utilizing DB2 and IMS tools to monitor database health and application objects.
• Implementing DB2 and IMS security controls and collaborating with DBAs to manage application access.
• Performing SOX audits on database objects to ensure compliance standards.
• Coordinating with application and system teams to implement database enhancements.
• Leading service restoration for issues related to DB2 and associated software products.
• Driving continuous improvement in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business continuity with measurable KPIs.
• Automating tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Maintaining baseline operations for DB2 test and production systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Participating in disaster recovery exercises to support enterprise system recovery and business continuity.
Regards,
Puneet.