Senior DB2 z/OS, Systems Database Administrator

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DB2 System DBA to manage and maintain the DB2 for z/OS database systems in our organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of DB2 for z/OS, DB2 utilities and IBM DB2 Tools. They will handle tasks related to database design, installation, configuration, performance tuning, security, backup and recovery, and overall system administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10 years of hands-on experience in DB2 z/OS database administration
• Hands on experience with SMPE, MVS, JCL
• Knowledge and hands on experience working with IBM utilities and IBM DB2 Tools
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to solve problems, perform database backup, recovery, reorg, runstats, unloads, and loads while conforming to and/or improving company standards
• Strong expertise in implementing and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Knowledge of database security best practices, including encryption and auditing
• Team player working closely with DBA’s and other groups: development teams, MVS systems, storage, security, and the data center
• Willing and able to provide 24 x 7 support as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team
• DB2 certifications are a plus
• Knowledge and hands on experience with DB2 Connect is a plus
• Knowledge and hands on experience with IBM Q Replication is a plus
• Experience with DB2 LUW, Linux, and Shell Scripting are a plus
• Knowledge and experience with COBOL, REXX, SAS, CICS, Java, Websphere are a plus
• Financial Industry experience is also a plus

Benefits

• Base salary
• Discretionary bonuses
• Profit-sharing
• Long-term savings
• Healthcare
• Income protection
• Professional development opportunities
• Time off