Mainframe DB2 System DBA

Job Title: Mainframe DB2 System DBA
Location: Saltlake City, UT / Remote
Duration: Fulltime

Job Description :

• Define and provide guidance for database creation, configuration, upgrade, patches and refresh requirements
• Recommend operating system and database performance monitoring, tuning and configuration changes
• Experience with database physical and logical design, query analysis and optimization
• Provide technical assistance and subject matter expertise to applications groups
• Provide database storage management and capacity management recommendations
• Define and manage database security and access permissions in consultation with customer
• Ensure completion of authorized Service Requests, Changes, Problem tickets
• Manage escalations and track Service Delivery and ensure SLA compliance including with vendors
• Review and update the SOP documents on regular basis
• Support on all in-flight and upcoming project activities
• Recommend and perform customer-approved database replication procedures

Technical requirements

• Experience in Mainframe Db2 v12/ v13 Database System-Administration on z/OS
• DB2 installation, upgrade, patching, configuration and operations
• Proficiency in DB2, VSAM Systems Performance Tuning and Capacity Planning
• Experience in Data Sharing setup in Parallel Sysplex environment
• Knowledge in ACF2/RACF, CICS v5.5, Mainframe MQ v9
• Experience in SMPE and ISV tools installation and migration
• Create and maintain database entities, including instances, databases, table spaces and tables
• Database DR, Cloning, Backup/Recovery, HA and Point In Time Recovery (PITR) expertise
• Experience with Database ISV Tools and Products like OmegaMon and AdminTool
• Application related performance tuning; Write, modify, and debug database specific SQL queries
• DBA related utilities like Unload, Load, DSNJU003, DSNJU004,Reorg, Runstats, image copy
• REXX, CLIST, JCL, JES and Assembler knowledge

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.