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Form of workMainframe DB2 DBA
Location - Denver, CO (100% Remote allowed)
Contract
SUMMARY:
Open position for an experienced DB2 z/OS DBA using DB2 Version 11 or 12 in a sysplex datasharing environment. Rotating 24x7 oncall support will be required.
TECHNICAL:
Expert knowledge of DB2 version 11/12 on the z/OS platform
Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively with others
Represent the database team in application development projects with business analysts
Promote DB2 best practices and new features to developers during application design and implementation
Ability to mentor others, including junior DBAs and application developers, as well as clearly explain complex technical issues to business analysts and end users
Proficiency with logical and physical data modeling design concepts
Solid performance tuning experience in assisting developers with SQL queries, indexing, stored procedures, triggers and resolving concurrency issues
Experience with table partitioning and maintaining very large databases
Creation and maintenance of database objects (tables, columns, indexes, etc)
Implement best practices for database backup and recovery strategies
Experience in setting and scheduling of database maintenance utilities, with different restrictive levels tailored to application usage with the organization.
Demonstrated knowledge of third party tools (Omegamon, IBM DB2 Admin, BMC, CDB, CA, etc)
Ability to make decisions and demonstrate problem solving skills, analysis, prioritization and risk taking
Ability to plan and execute a project to completion
Demonstrate personal ownership of assignments
Proactively raise and resolve issues
Strong ability to multitask
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree required
Several years experience in a senior DBA role supporting DB2 (version 9 or higher) production systems in a 24x7 business environment
IBM Certification is a plus
Location - Denver, CO (100% Remote allowed)
Contract
SUMMARY:
Open position for an experienced DB2 z/OS DBA using DB2 Version 11 or 12 in a sysplex datasharing environment. Rotating 24x7 oncall support will be required.
TECHNICAL:
Expert knowledge of DB2 version 11/12 on the z/OS platform
Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively with others
Represent the database team in application development projects with business analysts
Promote DB2 best practices and new features to developers during application design and implementation
Ability to mentor others, including junior DBAs and application developers, as well as clearly explain complex technical issues to business analysts and end users
Proficiency with logical and physical data modeling design concepts
Solid performance tuning experience in assisting developers with SQL queries, indexing, stored procedures, triggers and resolving concurrency issues
Experience with table partitioning and maintaining very large databases
Creation and maintenance of database objects (tables, columns, indexes, etc)
Implement best practices for database backup and recovery strategies
Experience in setting and scheduling of database maintenance utilities, with different restrictive levels tailored to application usage with the organization.
Demonstrated knowledge of third party tools (Omegamon, IBM DB2 Admin, BMC, CDB, CA, etc)
Ability to make decisions and demonstrate problem solving skills, analysis, prioritization and risk taking
Ability to plan and execute a project to completion
Demonstrate personal ownership of assignments
Proactively raise and resolve issues
Strong ability to multitask
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree required
Several years experience in a senior DBA role supporting DB2 (version 9 or higher) production systems in a 24x7 business environment
IBM Certification is a plus
