~~ Technical Recruiters Network ~~ DB2 DBA :: New Castle, DE

 

Hi Partners,

 

Direct Client:

 

Interview Mode: Phone-Skype may be held/ In-person Preferred

 

Location: New Castle, DE

Duration: 12+ months (37.5 hrs/week max)

Rate: $Market/hr on C2C/1099/W2 All Inc.

 

The Mainframe DB2 Administrator is responsible for installation and configuration, testing, debugging, patching, direct technical vendor interactions, performance tuning, and backup and recovery.   Database Administrators have a range of skills and knowledge of the utilities and production tools used for data storage management to support the application teams.  This position also supports IBM's InfoSphere CDC and Rocket Software's Shadow zDirect and zServices middleware.  

 

Role Description:

• DB2 for z/OS technical proficiency should be classified as Advanced to Expert

• Position will require off-hours availability for on-call support, and change implementation during the bi-weekly weekend maintenance window. 

• Highly skilled at database design, installations, conversions.

• Responsible for database backup and recovery procedures, access security and database integrity, physical data storage design, and performance tuning.

• Familiarity with database replication tools and concepts.

• Communicate effectively within a team of IT professionals and vendors.

• Work independently on assigned tasks and meet deadlines.

• Provide status of work to Project Team Lead.

• Engage in ongoing process improvement.

• Ability to adhere to DTI processes and procedures, notably Change Control and Incident Management.

 

Skills Needed:

IBM DB2 for z/OS version 8 or 9 Required             3              Years

IBM DB2 Tools and Utilities (performance tuning, backup and recovery)                Required             3              Years

IBM Mainframe System Programming on z/OS version 1.10 or above      Required             3              Years

Rocket Software Shadow zDirect and zServices, plus Web Services Consumption and Shadow Studio      Highly desired   3                Years

IBM InfoSphere Change Data Capture for z/OS v10          Highly desired   3              Years

Mainframe Support – zSeries hardware, WLM, SMS, TLMS, TCPIP, TN3270, Serena ChangeMan, monitoring, security and job scheduling tools.      Desired                3              Years

BMC Catalog Manager for DB2   Desired                1              Years

BMC Change Manager for DB2   Desired                1              Years

Past experience in delivering high quality work product in accordance with specifications and time schedules.    Required                                

Prior responsibilities that included prioritize tasks, budget time, and execute effeciently               Required                             

 

Question 1          Is the candidate available after-hours to handle on-call responsibilities or to perform changes in the established weekend change window?

Question 2          If yes to above, is the candidate willing to limit hours worked per week to 37.5 hours, and accepting time off during business hours to compensate for any after-hours time worked?

Question 3          Where is the candidate geographically located?

Question 4          Is the candidate willing to attend a round-one, in person interview?

 

 

 

Thanks

Ravi

Ravikant Kapil

Software People Inc.

www.softwarepeople.us

ravikant.kapil@softwarepeople.us

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Ph: 631-739-8961.

Fax: 631-574-3122.

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NOTE: WE NEVER WORK WITH LAYERS

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