Database Administrator_DB2 DBA

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Senior DB2 DBA

Position Type: Full time, Hybrid Onsite Contract (3 days onsite and 2 days remote work in a week!!!)
Duration: 12+ Months
Location: Hybrid Onsite in Plano, TX

As a Senior DB2 DBA you will:

Key Skills:

• DB2
• Z/oS
• Rexx
• Endevor
• IBM and BMC Tools
• ACF2 and RACF
• ACF2 and RACF2
• SMF data and reporting
• Splunk
• Python
• Production Support

Job Description:
Role: DB2 DBA
Responsibilities include:
• develop log scrapring strategies to limit CPU, memory usage and staging space while log scraping.
• Build Splunk dashboards to monitor the DB2 environment
• Work with other DB2 teams in setting up log retention policies to cover for extended period of outages
• Translation of business requirements into a physical model for implementation with a focus on a clear understanding of processing requirements (peak times, # trans etc), performance, availability, recoverability, and data access methods
• Consulting with the application teams on both ACF2 and RACF managed database security to ensure appropriate access is provisioned for data access
• Defining and implementing application specific backup and recovery strategies for the production environment.
• Support of product upgrades related to DB2 replication providing a focal communication point for development teams as well as completing owned DBA remediation activities, executing internal verification processes, conducting assessments of new feature/function and providing recommendations for use.
• Performance tuning support and recommendations for database calls, in cooperation with the application development team.
• Monitoring and addressing items on exception reports to ensure a stable production environment
• Support DBA production on call rotation including 24X7 SEV1 test support.
• Conduct information sharing meetings with the application teams when requested.
• Support of Self Identified Audits, Control assessments, Database Audits and SOX reviews, ensuring deliverables are complete and correct, and all milestone deliverables dates are met.

Position requires in-dpeth Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on Z/oS) knowledge with a focus on performance tuning.
Individual should have minimum of 7-9 years of DB2 DBA experience on z/Os at a single large financial institution.
Job stability is a key requirement.
experience with DB2 Utilities including IBM and BMC
Working knowledge of BMC tools including change manager, catalog manager, Mainview, and SQL performance.
Solid understanding of DB2 recovery options
Broad understanding of ACF2 and RACF2 managed security for DB2 Access.
Working knowledge of Endevor
Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy
In depth understanding of Db2 zOS, JCL, COBOL, SQL IBM Utilities and BMC Utilities.
Understanding of SMF data and reporting.
Knowledge of Splunk, Python

Must Have Technical Skills:

• DB2
• REXX
• Python

Thank you!
Sunil Nanda
Innova Solutions Inc.
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PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Hourly Pay Rate Range*: Between $65.00/hr - $68.00/hr
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).