Genesis10 is currently seeking a Mainframe DB2 DBA for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Jacksonville, FL, Plano, TX and Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role requires an experienced Mainframe DB2 DBA with in-depth knowledge of DB2 on z/OS and a focus on performance tuning. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing log scraping strategies, building Splunk dashboards, managing backup and recovery, and providing performance tuning support for a large financial institution's production environment.
Responsibilities: - Develop log scraping strategies to limit cpu, memory usage and staging space while log scraping
- Build Splunk dashboards to monitor the Db2 environment
- Work with other DB2 teams in setting up log retention policies to cover for extended period of outages
- Translate the 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
- Consult with the application teams on both ACF2 and RACF managed database security to ensure appropriate access is provisioned for data access
- Define and implement 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
- Monitor and address 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
Requirements: - Position requires in-depth Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on Z/oS) knowledge with a focus on performance tuning
- Individuals 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
- Broad understanding of ACF2 and RACF2 managed security for DB2 Access
- Working knowledge of Endevor
- Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy
- In depth understanding of Db2 zOS, JCL, COBOL, SQL IBM Utilities and BMC Utilities
- Understanding of SMF data and reporting
- Knowledge of Splunk, Python
Pay range: $55.13 - $63.13 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
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