DB2 z/OS Systems Programmer/DBA (Contract Position)
Job Description:
• Our client, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an experienced DB2 z/OS Systems Programmer and Database Administrator for a contract position.
Education:
• 4-yr College Degree preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Responsibilities:
• Use SMPE to install, upgrade and maintain DB2 and related products
• Conduct all aspects of DB2 z/OS database administration
• Maintain USS objects for DB2 and related products
• Create, modify, or maintain in-house written CLIST and REXX utilities
• Utilizing DB2 Tool Customizer, maintain, update, or install new DB2 tool products
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 operational support
• Execute DDL to create, alter, delete database objects
• Create database backups and perform database restores as required
• Troubleshoot service problems; determine root cause, and provide resolutions
• Monitor database performance and derive solutions for performance problems.
• Provide guidance on good database design and implementation practices to Developers
• Participate in DR testing and execution
• Ensure compliance with database policies and procedures
Required Experience and Skills:
• Must be very proficient in JCL, DDL, DML, SMP/E, TSO, QMF, QMON, TMON, REXX, CLIST
• 4+ years of production support on DB2 z/OS, including Data Sharing
• IBM DB2 Administration Tool Suite and DB2 Tool Customizer
• RACF, HSM, USS and Workload Manager as it relates to DB2 z/OS
• Database Performance Monitoring and Tuning
• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Contractor is expected to supply his/her own cell phone for work related calls and text pages.
Job Description:
• Our client, a Fortune 500 company, seeks an experienced DB2 z/OS Systems Programmer and Database Administrator for a contract position.
Education:
• 4-yr College Degree preferably in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Responsibilities:
• Use SMPE to install, upgrade and maintain DB2 and related products
• Conduct all aspects of DB2 z/OS database administration
• Maintain USS objects for DB2 and related products
• Create, modify, or maintain in-house written CLIST and REXX utilities
• Utilizing DB2 Tool Customizer, maintain, update, or install new DB2 tool products
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 operational support
• Execute DDL to create, alter, delete database objects
• Create database backups and perform database restores as required
• Troubleshoot service problems; determine root cause, and provide resolutions
• Monitor database performance and derive solutions for performance problems.
• Provide guidance on good database design and implementation practices to Developers
• Participate in DR testing and execution
• Ensure compliance with database policies and procedures
Required Experience and Skills:
• Must be very proficient in JCL, DDL, DML, SMP/E, TSO, QMF, QMON, TMON, REXX, CLIST
• 4+ years of production support on DB2 z/OS, including Data Sharing
• IBM DB2 Administration Tool Suite and DB2 Tool Customizer
• RACF, HSM, USS and Workload Manager as it relates to DB2 z/OS
• Database Performance Monitoring and Tuning
• Good Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Contractor is expected to supply his/her own cell phone for work related calls and text pages.