Senior Database Administrator - DB2 Logical

Ensono

2d•$100,000 - $148,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide premium DB2 application DBA support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems. The successful candidate will perform database creation, development, administration and tuning to support our clients’ development, test and production databases. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, scheduling reorganizations, creating and maintaining DR procedures and overall support of client needs and requests. The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of database optimizations that will include general reporting and analysis of the efficiency of the database configuration and periodic review of database performance. Key Areas of Focus for this Role Expertise and work efforts will focus on the development and support and/or the customization of new services and support efforts. · Identify, diagnose and deliver solutions to DB2 SQL performance. Maintain operational excellence and production stability thru continuous improvements to both online and batch environments Plan for changes in the databases that result from business growth and project implementation. · Maintain the databases to meet the Service Levels and other performance standards, to maximize efficiency, and to minimize outages. · Maintain, update, and implement database archive processes and procedures to recover from an outage or corruption. · Provide day-to-day database maintenance tasks such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, and scheduling reorganizations. · Test and implement database Environment Changes. · Provide technical advice to application development and production support groups and assist in performance testing and operating system and database performance tuning. · Develop, document, and maintain logical database standards and procedures. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems. Fulfill client requests and change orders for mainframe z/OS clients in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2 Provide primary support for reported problems related to client application DB2 tablespaces Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones and participate in on-call responsibilities. Provide key support for client migration services (new client transitions) as they pertain to DB2 Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired clients such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date. In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given client’s disaster recovery plans. Follow ITSM change control procedures

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of professional experience in DB2 for administration and application support.
Extensive experience with Mainframe DB2 administration and support.
Expert Performance tuning to include reducing MIPs consumption rates.
Proficient in DB2 control functions.
Support multiple DB2 subsystems simultaneously.
Support client and internal requests for building all types of DB2 objects.
Analyze new versions of DB2 for functionality that can improve client’s systems.
Refresh test data for whole environments.
Support DB2 security requests.
Review DB2 security to find potential risks.
Reorganization of application data.
Vendor consultations for problems and questions.
Space calculations for new objects and environments.
Reviewing, tuning of internal DB2 buffer pools and SQL code.
DR recovery of application objects.
Troubleshooting and solving production database issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CA, BMC, and IBM tools for DB2
Experience establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance and utilization preferred
Supporting multiple for clients after hours on-call
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

Responsibilities

Provide premium DB2 application DBA support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems.
Perform database creation, development, administration and tuning to support clients’ development, test and production databases.
Perform day-to-day database maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, and scheduling reorganizations.
Create and maintain DR procedures and overall support of client needs and requests.
Perform database optimizations including general reporting and analysis of database configuration efficiency and periodic review of database performance.
Identify, diagnose and deliver solutions to DB2 SQL performance.
Maintain operational excellence and production stability through continuous improvements to both online and batch environments.
Plan for changes in the databases that result from business growth and project implementation.
Maintain databases to meet Service Levels and other performance standards, to maximize efficiency, and to minimize outages.
Maintain, update, and implement database archive processes and procedures to recover from an outage or corruption.
Test and implement database environment changes.
Provide technical advice to application development and production support groups and assist in performance testing and operating system and database performance tuning.
Develop, document, and maintain logical database standards and procedures.
Work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems.
Fulfill client requests and change orders for mainframe z/OS clients in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2.
Provide primary support for reported problems related to client application DB2 tablespaces.
Provide support on a 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones and participate in on-call responsibilities.
Provide key support for client migration services (new client transitions) as they pertain to DB2.
Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired clients such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date.
In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given client’s disaster recovery plans.
Follow ITSM change control procedures.

Benefits

Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Enhanced fertility coverage
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule
Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers