DB2 DBA

Job Description: DB2 DBA
Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 6 to 8+ months

Must-have skills for this role: Mainframe DB2 DB DBA.
Years of experience required for each skill: 5 years.

Primary Skill:
Working experience with mainframe DB2 DB system administration.

Key Responsibilities:
Hands-on knowledge of SMP/E to install, maintain, test, and configure base DB2 system libraries.
Configure and maintain DB2 data sharing across multiple Sysplex environments.
Manage and maintain IBM DB2 databases, ensuring their availability, security, and performance.
Proficient skills in z/OS, CICS, JCL, CLIST/REXX.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.
Collaborate with the development team to ensure database solutions are integrated with applications.
Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
Monitor database performance and tune as necessary to optimize performance.

Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience as an IBM DB2 DB Administrator or in a similar role, working with IBM DB2 database architecture, administration, and performance tuning.
Minimum 3 years of SMP/E experience including Installation, maintaining, and configuring base DB2 system libraries.
High School Diploma or GED.

Professional Attributes:
Technical competency
Problem solving skills
Honesty
Work Ethic
Flexibility
Loyalty
Determination and persistence
Ability to work in a collaborative manner
Desire to improve knowledge and add to skills.

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