Database Administrator

TEKsystems • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

The ideal candidate for the Database Administrator role should possess extensive experience with DB2 Version upgrade planning, coordination, and implementation for current and future releases, with an ideal background in version 13 upgrades. This position requires deep knowledge of how DB2 for z/OS operates at the system level, coupled with a solid background in both Systems and DBA functions. The role involves performance tuning, software maintenance and upgrades, contingency recovery, system backup and recovery, and monitoring DB2 system-level performance issues. Expert-level DB2 & z/OS Systems troubleshooting skills are essential, along with strong diagnostic capabilities across all DB2-related issues. The administrator will assist various agencies with DB2 problems, quickly resolve outages, and work directly with IBM to address product issues and open cases. Proficiency in QMF v7 through V13, IBM DB2 TOOLS though V1310, IBM DataStudio, Platinum Tools / Omegamon for DB2, CA Insight, Detector & DB2 Tools, and COBOL is required.

Requirements

• EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE with DB2 Version upgrade planning, coordination, and implementation for current and future releases
• Deep knowledge of how DB2 for z/OS operates at the system level
• Solid background in both Systems and DBA functions
• Expert level “DB2 & z/OS Systems” level troubleshooting
• Strong diagnostic skills across all aspects of DB2-related issues
• Proficiency in QMF v7 through V13
• Proficiency in IBM DB2 TOOLS though V1310
• Proficiency in IBM DataStudio
• Proficiency in Platinum Tools / Omegamon for DB2
• Proficiency in CA Insight, Detector & DB2 Tools
• Proficiency in COBOL

Nice To Haves

• Experience in version 13 upgrades

Responsibilities

• DB2 Version upgrade planning, coordination, and implementation for current and future releases
• DB2 Performance tuning (buffer pools, storage, I/O times etc)
• Software Maintenance & Upgrades (CA tools etc)
• Contingency Recovery and System Backup & Recovery
• Maintain, resolve and monitor DB2 system level performance issues
• Expert level “DB2 & z/OS Systems” level troubleshooting
• Assist all agencies with various DB2 related problems
• Quickly resolve outages
• Work directly with IBM to resolve product issues & open cases

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees