DB2 Database Administrator

Company and Role:

Dedicated Tech Services, Inc. (DTS) is an award-winning IT consulting firm based in Columbus, OH. We now have an opening for a DB2 Database Administrator in Columbus.

Highlights and Benefits:

• Hybrid 2-3 days per week on site in Columbus
• W2 hourly pay rate up to $74hr or salaried equivalent
• Friendly, collaborative, focused client culture
• Direct W2 hourly or salaried applicants only (no corp-to-corp subcontractors, third parties, or agencies)
• Paid time off and holidays for salaried employees
• 401K, billable bonus, and health, life, vision, dental and short-term disability insurance options for all
• DTS is a proud Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB)!
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Job Description:

We are hiring an experienced DB2 DBA to work for us as our direct, W2 salaried or hourly employee to join our team. You will work our Ohio government client and will:

• Provide critical production support for DB2, SQL Server, Teradata applications.
• Upgrade DB2 z/OS to the latest supported version.
• Install and configure Always On HA and DR with multiple nodes on the Windows Server Failover Clustering.
• Coordinate upgrade activities with the client, vendors, and application development teams.
• Conduct performance tuning for the Database system and the application including the z/OS and Windows platforms.
• Assist project teams with technical solutions.
• Lead the Data Modeling for the new applications and enhancements.
• Train the junior DBAs in the database technology.
• Respond to and resolve "production down" and critical system and application problems and issues on a 24-hour basis, create Root Cause Analysis for the incident and take measures to prevent the similar incidents from future.
• Work on a hybrid basis two to three days per week - at the client s Columbus office

Required Skills and Experience:

• 15+years of Database Administration experience.
• Excellent automation and scripting skills using REXX, QMF, JCL and PowerShell.
• Senior level experience with IBM Mainframe family of products.
• Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues.
• Experience working in a 24x7 production environment.
• Strong experience with DB2 and SQL Server.
• Experience with Teradata is a plus.
• Knowledge of RACF is a plus.
• Experience of working with the Ohio Office of Information Technology (OIT) is a plus
• Currently reside within one hour of driving distance of Columbus, OH
• Willing and able to work on site 2-3 days per week in Columbus

s and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.

Dedicated Tech Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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