Capacity Management, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Data Description Language (DDL), Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Backup, Database Recovery, Database Technology, English Language, IBM DB2, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Mainframe Operating System, On Call, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, Production Systems, RACF (Resource Access Control Facility), SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Design
Mainframe z/OS Physical and Logical DB2 Database Administrator (DBA) - W2 Only, No Third-Party Vendors
About the Role
z/OS DB2 V11 and V12 Database Administrator (DBA). Responsibilities include all aspects of DB2 DBA on the z/OS platform. Must have a working understanding of Structured Query Language (SQL), JCL, DB2 performance tuning, Database Definition Language (DDL) and all DB2 utilities. Ability to follow existing processes for Change, Incident, Problem, Availability, Service Level and Capacity Management. Must have working knowledge of DB2 database Backup/Recovery. Review Logical design and provide recommendations. Transform the Logical design model into a Physical design. Design and prepare application database changes (add new or change existing structure). Willingness to provide rotational 24 x 7 On Call support for production environment required.
Responsibilities
- Incident and Problem resolution based on customer Service Level requirements.
- Execute DB Utilities (Reorg, Runstats, Copy, Load, Unload, Modify, Check, Recover, Rebuild)
- Proficiently write new and modify existing JCL
- Execute DB2 Commands (Stop, Start, Display, Cancel, etc)
- Resolve problems, document solutions, and implement changes
- DB2 Security (RACF, Grants, Revokes, Roles, Privileges)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED
Required Skills
- At least 5 years experience with DB2 z/OS, 3 years with v11/v12
- At least 5 years experience with z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and DB2 Utilities
- At least 5 years experience with executing DDL
- At least 5 years experience in Capacity / Performance management
- At least 5 years experience with DB2 Backup / Recovery
- At least 5 years experience in Apply Problem Solving Techniques
- At least 5 years experience in database monitoring
- At least 5 years experience in database maintenance and administration
- English: Fluent
Preferred Skills
- At least 7 years experience with DB2 z/OS, 4 years with v11/v12
- At least 7 years experience with z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and DB2 Utilities
- At least 7 years experience with executing DDL
- At least 7 years experience in Capacity / Performance management
- At least 7 years experience with DB2 Backup / Recovery
- At least 7 years experience in Apply Problem Solving Techniques
- At least 7 years experience in database monitoring
- Bachelor’s Degree
MVP Consulting Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.