Urgent need looking for DB2 DBA in PA

DB2-DBA 
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Contract

Job Description:

Responsibilities include:

•               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 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.

Experience:

•               Position requires in-depth 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

•               Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy Same as Required skills