DB2 Programmer

NFF Inc • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Since 1996, Networking For Future, Inc. (NFF) has been engineering the backbone of mission-critical systems for government and enterprise clients. With headquarters in Washington, DC, we provide expert technology consulting and design-build solutions that solve complex challenges and deliver measurable real-world results.
NFF is an ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company. Our expertise includes solutions for Artificial Intelligence Enablement, Data Center & Cloud, Intelligent Networks, Secure, Connected IoT Technologies, Professional and Managed Services, Workforce Solutions and Zero Trust Strategies. NFF leverages a strategic portfolio of over 200 industry-leading technology brands to deliver precisely tailored solutions that align with each client's unique requirements and mission objectives.
NFF is a Cisco Gold Integrator Partner, Splunk Partner, Arista Partner, Cohesity Partner, Apptega Partner, NetApp Gold Partner, VMware Enterprise Partner, Alloterra Labs Partner, Axis Communications Partner, Asimily Partner, Signify Partner, Rapid7 Partner, Foresite Partner, Arctic Wolf Partner, Microsoft Certified Silver Partner, and Dell Solution Provider Partner.
NFF also holds GSA Schedule 47QTCA21D0047 and many other government contract vehicles.
Position will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of standards,naming conventions, and ongoing deployment of a multi-data center DB2environment, including disaster recovery, high availability, and data centerrelocation projects.
Must have extensive experience with the installation, support, and roll-out of DB2 components, BMC Tools and Utilities, and related products.
Must have complete familiarity with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, and IBM utilities. Experience with SMP/E, Sysplex environments, and DB2 integration with WLM is desired.
The position will provide technical support to the application and data center staff. Additional desired skills are Oracle, SQL, z/VM, Linux, and MVS systems; familiarity with the BMC MainView monitoring tool is desired.
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Position will require project leadership in support of data center projects and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Must have extensive experience with the installation, support, and roll-out of DB2 components, BMC Tools and Utilities, and related products.
• Must have complete familiarity with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, and IBM utilities.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• 16+ years' experience leading advanced technology projects or service projects
• 16+ years' experience with full system engineering lifecycle
• 16+ years' experience creating implementation/integration plans, test plans, and training materials
• 16+ years' hands-on experience in specific product or IT platform
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
• Training or certification in a particular product or IT platform/service, as required

Nice To Haves

• Hands on experiences with installing DB2 V13 with z/OSMF is a plus
• Familiarity with CICS V5.6 or later is a plus
• Experience with SMP/E, Sysplex environments, and DB2 integration with WLM is desired.
• Additional desired skills are Oracle, SQL, z/VM, Linux, and MVS systems; familiarity with the BMC MainView monitoring tool is desired.

Responsibilities

• Current experience with installing, upgrading and applying maintenances/PTFS for DB2using SMPE or z/OSMF (if they meet this requirement, they must feel comfortable to navigate within a LPAR using TSO, ISPF, IBM utilities etc.
• Current experience installing and customizing BMC DB2 Utilities and BMC Mainview
• Current experience working with Application DBAs to solve performance problems
• Position will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of standards,naming conventions, and ongoing deployment of a multi-data center DB2environment, including disaster recovery, high availability, and data centerrelocation projects.
• The position will provide technical support to the application and data center staff.
• Position will require project leadership in support of data center projects and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:
• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees