Mainframe DB2 DBA - Hybrid

Job Description

Job Description

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Mainframe DB2 DBA for a hybrid position (3 days per week onsite) with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC, Jersey City, NJ, or Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.

This position requires in-depth Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on z/OS) knowledge with a focus on performance tuning. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing log scraping strategies, building Splunk dashboards, managing backup and recovery, and providing performance tuning support for a large-scale production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop log scraping strategies to limit CPU, memory usage, and staging space
• Build Splunk dashboards to monitor the DB2 environment
• Work with other DB2 teams in setting up log retention policies
• Translate business requirements into a physical model for implementation
• Consult with application teams on ACF2 and RACF managed database security
• Define and implement application-specific backup and recovery strategies
• Support product upgrades related to DB2 replication
• Provide performance tuning support and recommendations for database calls
• Monitor and address items on exception reports to ensure a stable production environment
• Support DBA production on-call rotation including 24x7 SEV1 test support
• Support audits, control assessments, and SOX reviews

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7-9 years of DB2 DBA experience on z/OS, preferably at a single large financial institution
• In-depth knowledge of Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on z/OS) with a focus on performance tuning
• 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 RACF 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 and Python
• Job stability is a key requirement
• Able to work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite

Pay range: $43.42 - $51.42 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.