Mainframe Database Administrator - Onsite Interview

Job Description:

Experience

The candidate must have skill and 15 years combined experience in database administration for the following database platforms:

·        DB2 for z/OS

·        SQL Server 2008R2, 2012

·        Oracle 10g and above

·        Experience with the integrated database infrastructure is a plus.

·        Knowledge of the Financial Management applications is a plus.

·        Knowledge of the integrated application environment is a plus

Primary Job Duties/ Tasks

This resource will primarily be tasked with performing Database (DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, GIS) planning and operational activities including, but not limited to the following:

·        Daily operational and database administration activities

·        Plan, design, implement, support for database structures

·        Conduct database performance monitoring and tuning

·        Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation

·        Perform SQL Code reviews

·        Assist with training/mentoring other technical staff This resource may also be required to perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

·        Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management and data base administration

·        Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB2 for z/OS

·        Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS catalog maintenance

·        Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS sub-system point in time recovery

·        Advanced knowledge of JCL

·        In depth knowledge of the z/OS integrated platform

·        In depth knowledge of CA GEN model management and application object support

·        In depth knowledge of ISPF

·        In depth knowledge of the ASG Scheduler

·        In depth knowledge of COBOL

·        In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of DB2 for z/OS database monitoring tools

·        In depth knowledge of the use and interpretation of z/OS software monitoring tools

·        In depth knowledge of technical infrastructure implementation planning and coordinating

·        Solid working knowledge of z/OS started task creation and management

·        Solid working knowledge of IBI z/OS service support

·        Solid working knowledge of AFOPER commands

·        Solid working knowledge of RACF

·        Solid working knowledge of CICS

·        Solid working knowledge of IOF

·        Solid working knowledge of the technical requirements of Disaster Recovery

·        Solid working knowledge of Oracle application integration, performance management and data base administration

·        Solid working knowledge of MSSQL application integration, performance management and data base administration

·        Solid working knowledge of verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management

·        Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs

·        Working knowledge of BJS

·        Working knowledge of Windows Servers

·        Working knowledge of SSMS, SSRS, SSIS

·        Working knowledge of Azure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.