DB2 DBA (zos)

Malvern, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role: DB2 DBA (z/os)

Malvern PA

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

Work with other DB2 teams in setting up log retention policies to cover for extended period of outages

Translation of business requirements into a physical model for implementation with a focus on a clear understanding of processing requirements (peak times # trans etc) performance availability recoverability and data access methods

Consulting with the application teams to ensure appropriate access is provisioned for data access

Defining and implementing application specific backup and recovery strategies for the production environment.

Support of product upgrades related to DB2 replication providing a focal communication point for development teams as well as completing owned DBA remediation activities executing internal verification processes conducting assessments of new feature/function and providing recommendations for use.

Performance tuning support and recommendations for database calls in cooperation with the application development team.

Monitoring and addressing items on exception reports to ensure a stable production environment

Support DBA production on call rotation including 24X7 SEV1 test support.

Conduct information sharing meetings with the application teams when requested.

Support of Self Identified Audits Control assessments Database Audits and SOX reviews ensuring deliverables are complete and correct and all milestone deliverables dates are met.

Experience:

Position requires in-depth Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on Z/oS) knowledge with a focus on performance tuning.

Individual should have minimum of 7-9 years of DB2 DBA experience on z/Os at a single large financial institution.

Job stability is a key requirement.

Experience with DB2 Utilities including IBM and BMC

Working knowledge of BMC tools including change manager catalog manager Mainview and SQL performance.

Solid understanding of DB2 recovery options

Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy Same as Required skills

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Role: DB2 DBA (z/os) Malvern PA Job Description: Responsibilities include: Work with other DB2 teams in setting up log retention policies to cover for extended period of outages Translation of business requirements into a physical model for implementation with a focus on a clear understanding of ...