Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The role of DB2 z/OS Database Administrator focuses on the administration and support of DB2 subsystems, particularly in mainframe environments. Responsibilities include performance tuning, disaster recovery planning, and providing on-call support. The position requires expertise in SAP Basis support and various specialized tools related to DB2. This is a remote position classified as outside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installing, maintaining, and tuning DB2 subsystems.
- Supporting SAP applications running on DB2.
- Diagnosing and resolving performance issues.
- Designing and testing disaster recovery strategies.
- Working knowledge of mainframe environments.
- Investigating and resolving recurring technical issues.
- Creating support documentation and participating in status reporting.
- Providing 24/7 support as part of a rotation.
Key Skills:
- DB2 for z/OS Administration
- SAP Basis Support
- Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting
- Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions
- Mainframe (z/OS) Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Documentation and Reporting
- On-call Support
- DB2 Versions 7 or 8+
- Distributed Data Facility (DDF)
- DB Connect
- Data Sharing/Sysplex
- IBM and third-party DB utilities and monitoring tools
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Description:
Key Areas of Expertise Include:
- DB2 for z/OS Administration: Installing, maintaining, and tuning DB2 subsystems.
- SAP Basis Support: Supporting SAP applications running on DB2.
- Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving performance issues.
- Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions: Designing and testing DR strategies.
- Mainframe (z/OS) Skills: Working knowledge of mainframe environments.
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigating and resolving recurring technical issues.
- Documentation and Reporting: Creating support documentation and participating in status reporting.
- On-call Support: Providing 24/7 support as part of a rotation.
Specialized Tools and Technologies:
- DB2 Versions 7 or 8+
- Distributed Data Facility (DDF)
- DB Connect
- Data Sharing/Sysplex
- IBM and third-party DB utilities and monitoring tools