Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade Db2 for z/OS subsystems.
- Apply maintenance and fixes using SMP/E.
- Administer production and non-production Db2 databases.
- Execute and optimize Db2 utilities, including REORG, RUNSTATS, COPY, RECOVER, LOAD, and REBUILD INDEX.
- Monitor and tune Db2 subsystems, SQL, buffer pools, locking, logging, storage, and application performance.
- Support backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster-recovery testing.
- Troubleshoot production incidents and perform root-cause analysis.
- Support Q Replication, SQL Replication, Change Data Capture, and Db2 Connect.
- Collaborate with application, CICS, storage, security, and z/OS infrastructure teams.
- Follow ITIL incident, problem, change, and release-management processes.
- Maintain technical documentation, implementation plans, and operational procedures.
- Participate in rotational on-call and scheduled after-hours support.
Core Technical Skills
- Db2 for z/OS
- z/OS, MVS, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, JES2/JES3
- CICS, IMS, RACF, DFSMS, and SMP/E
- SQL, COBOL, REXX, CLIST, SAS, or Assembler
- Q Replication, SQL Replication, and Change Data Capture
- Db2 Connect and Informatica PowerExchange
- OMEGAMON, IntelliMagic, MXG, BMC MainView, Apptune, Query Monitor, TMON, Strobe, or Db2PM
- TWS/OPC, SA z/OS, and NetView
Proposed Senior-Level Differentiation
- 10 12+ years of relevant Db2 for z/OS experience
- Independent ownership of subsystem administration, upgrades, migrations, and complex production issues
- Advanced performance tuning and recovery expertise
- Technical leadership, client communication, mentoring, and project ownership
- Serves as the escalation point for high-severity incidents
Rate:
Not specified
Location:
Remote
IR35 Status:
Not specified
Remote Status:
Remote
Industry:
IT
Seniority Level:
Senior