Mainframe Senior Sys Prog / Database Administrator – Db2What You'll DoWork closely with all levels of IT to deploy and support z/OS Db2 infrastructure and the associated application stackProvide leadership in technical aspects of assigned projects and support issues; bring new ideas to the table when appropriateWork with companion teams to set up and enforce database standardsIdentify opportunities to improve availability, reliability, and performance of system and application infrastructureMonitor system and application performance & provide performance improvement recommendationsUpgrade, configure, and migrate new releases of Db2; regularly apply maintenance, and when necessary, apply PTFs/APRSManage Db2 active and archive logsModify Db2 zParmsRecycle Db2Ensure recoverability of the system and applications' database componentsSupport DR activities (RTO/RPO: synchronization methods)Monitor instances for events and resolutions/escalationsEnsure the proper alerting is occurring for Db2 messagesPerform triage and troubleshootingInstall, upgrade, configure and migrate new releases of Db2 ISV products, apply maintenance, and when necessary, apply fixesSupport Db2 Independent Software Vendor (ISV) ProductsDevelop scripting to automate Db2 systems engineering tasksWhat You'll Bring to the RoleSolid knowledge in Db2 subsystems and application tuningA keen eye on process improvement and automationCompetence in Incident, Problem, and Change ManagementIn-depth experience in supporting mainframe technology (i.e. z/OS ISPF, JCL, JES2, etc.) specifically SMP/E or ZOSMFExperience reviewing HOLDDATAUtilize stand-alone utilities (i.e. DSNJLOGF, DSNJU004, DSNJU003, etc.)Understand logical and physical database designExperience as a z/OS DB2 administration, working with DDL, DML/DQL, DCL, DTL, DB2 commands, and SQLSystem and Application Performance tuning; including tuning bufferpoolsExperience in the Db2 Utilities (i.e. COPY, QUIESCE, REPAIR, REORG, LOAD, etc.)Understand RACF SecurityUnderstand Db2 managed security using RACF opposed to Db2 securityBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience4-5 years professional experience. May include:5 years of professional IT experience5 years' experience with at least one OS/hosting platform5 years' experience in performance tuning of application stacks5 years' experience with monitoring and performance management of systems3-5 years' experience with identity platform and tools2 years' experience with modern development and scripting languagesExperience with CICD concepts, tools, branching strategies, and leveraging knowledge to assist in delivering an infrastructure as a productExcellent troubleshooting skills within area of expertise, and solid troubleshooting in adjacent domainsSolid understanding of traditional or cloud computing technologies including Networking, Compute, Storage, Development, Data, Operations, or SecurityExperience with multiple delivery methodologies such as Agile and WaterfallSkills You HaveAccountability: Holds self and their direct reports accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results, delivery, and execution.
Determines objectives, sets priorities, delegates work to direct reports, and accepts responsibility for mistakes.Adaptive Communication: Formulates strategies to be used to convey complex information about services, products, systems, or processes to targeted audiences; communicates and liaises between technical and non-technical audiences.Analytical Thinking: Organizes and compares various aspects of a situation to comprehend and identify key or underlying complex issues through the use of quantitative data and analysis; leverages strong business acumen, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to think critically about situations from multiple perspectives and consistently seeks ways to improve processes.Cross Functional Partnering & Planning: Facilitates collaboration, communication, coordination, and planning with individuals and teams from different functions within the organization, and who have different areas of expertise, to achieve common goals.Infrastructure Development: Applies the knowledge of endpoint management and infrastructure platforms to analyze, design, implement, secure, and maintain hardware, network, and data storage platforms while ensuring that the infrastructure platforms align with the strategic direction of the organization. Designs, maintains, upgrades, and manages data centers and other operational components to support development operations efforts. Understands impacts on software development from Hardware design review.Learning Agility & Critical Thinking: Pursues learning and obtains knowledge continuously in relevant fields, methods, or technologies in current and future practices; continuously utilizes critical thinking to identify opportunities, execute solutions, and measure impact to constantly improve existing practices and processes based on feedback, lessons learned, and market trends.Monitor System Health: Applies the knowledge of various tools and techniques to monitor the performance of computer systems, networks, applications, and other infrastructure components to identify and diagnose problems, optimize performance, and ensure that the systems meet the established performance standards. Analyzes performance data, identifies trends, establishes performance baselines, sets up alerts and notifications, conducts periodic performance testing, and recommends solutions to improve system performance.OS Level Knowledge: Leverages the fundamental concepts, principles, and components of an operating system to interact with and manage different operating systems, including installation, configuration, and maintenance. Demonstrates knowledge of how an operating system manages hardware resources, such as memory, processors, and storage, and how software interacts with these resources to design, develop, and maintain software that operates effectively on different platforms and provides the best possible user experience.Technical Problem Solving: Conducts in-depth analysis of technology needs, issues, and roadblocks within assigned scope, applies best practice based on experience and expertise, explores the "art of possible".
Solves problems effectively and gains alignment on the path forward. Defines, understands, and documents what is being solved for.Compensation Range:Pay Range - Start: $108,160.00Pay Range - End: $162,240.00Geographic Specific Pay Structure:Structure 110: $118,960.00 USD - $178,440.00 USDStructure 115: $124,400.00 USD - $186,600.00 USDWe believe in fairness and transparency. It's why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you're living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do.
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