Senior DB2 z/OS Database Administrator

Cynet Systems • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

The database administration team ensures that application and processing architectures, data dictionaries, and database schemas meet standard data requirements. The Senior DB2 z/OS Database Administrator assists with designing, developing, amending, and optimizing schemas to meet system requirements. The role involves developing database and warehousing designs across multiple platforms and computing environments, collaborating with a team to support data architecture and meet security standards.

The position performs database planning and operational activities across DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS environments. It also supports database structures, performance, documentation, SQL code quality, and other technical staff. The listed pay range is $59.80–$64.80 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Skill and 12 years of combined database administration experience with DB2 for z/OS, SQL Server 2008R2/2012, and Oracle 10g and above.
• Advanced knowledge of DB2 for z/OS application integration, performance management, and database administration.
• Advanced knowledge of upgrading DB2 for z/OS, DB2 for z/OS catalog maintenance, and DB2 for z/OS subsystem point-in-time recovery.
• Advanced knowledge of JCL.
• In-depth knowledge of the z/OS integrated platform, CA GEN model management and application object support, ISPF, the ASG Scheduler, and COBOL.
• In-depth knowledge of using and interpreting DB2 for z/OS database monitoring tools and z/OS software monitoring tools.
• In-depth knowledge of technical infrastructure implementation planning and coordination.
• Solid working knowledge of z/OS started task creation and management, IBI z/OS service support, AFOPER commands, RACF, CICS, IOF, Disaster Recovery technical requirements, Oracle application integration and database administration, MSSQL application integration and database administration, and verification testing techniques for infrastructure change management.
• Working knowledge of z/OS EXITs, BJS, Windows Servers, SSMS, SSRS, SSIS, and Azure.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the client integrated database infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the organization's Financial Management applications.
• Knowledge of the integrated application environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily database operational and administration activities.
• Plan, design, implement, and support database structures.
• Monitor and tune database performance.
• Develop and maintain database administration procedures and documentation.
• Conduct SQL code reviews.
• Assist with training and mentoring other technical staff.
• Perform other database or infrastructure activities as requested.
• Support database planning and operations across DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, and GIS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior