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iSpace, Inc

DBA Level II (DB2 for z/OS and SQL)

Marysville, OH · On-site

$46 - $57.50/hr

DBA Level II (DB2 for z/OS and SQL) Location: Marysville, OH (Hybrid of onsite 4 days/week along ... Strong experience in performance tuning, database utilities, and mainframe operations. * Experience ...

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DBA Level II (DB2 for z/OS and SQL)

iSpace, Inc

Marysville, OH • On-site

$46 - $57.50/hr

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Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

DBA Level II (DB2 for z/OS and SQL) Location: Marysville, OH (Hybrid of onsite 4 days/week along with 1 day/week remote)
Contract Duration 12 months with possibility of an extension
This DBA will serve as the primary DB2 for z/OS DBA contact during application onboarding, upgrades, and major enhancements. They will meet with the application teams to understand requirements and recommend high-level direction and approach to upcoming projects. Responsibilities will include the following:

  • Perform the fine-tuning database systems to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • This includes monitoring and optimizing database query performance, indexing, and database caching.
  • Monitor database performance using built-in tools and third-party solutions.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks through query optimization, index tuning, and configuration adjustments.
  • Utilize monitoring tools to track database health, performance metrics, and security events.
  • Set up alerts to notify administrators of potential issues.
  • Monitor DB2 subsystem performance (CPU, I/O, buffer pools, locking, queries).
  • Analyze and resolve performance issues using tools such as Omegamon, EXPLAIN, RMF, SMF, and native DB2 utilities.
  • Perform SQL performance tuning and index optimization in collaboration with application teams.
  • Plan and execute DB2 maintenance activities including PTFs, service packs, and version upgrades.
  • Proactively identify risks and improvement opportunities to ensure high availability and reliability.

Required Skills and Expertise:

  • 5 10 years of hands on DB2 for z/OS (Manufacturing) DBA experience in large enterprise environments.
  • Experience supporting critical production systems with 24x7 availability requirements.
  • Strong experience in performance tuning, database utilities, and mainframe operations.
  • Experience working on large scale projects and coordinating with cross functional teams.
  • Deep knowledge of DB2 z/OS architecture, subsystems, utilities, logging, and recovery.
  • Strong SQL tuning and execution plan analysis skills.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Omegamon) and mainframe performance metrics.
  • Understanding of z/OS concepts including datasets, JCL, batch processing, and scheduling.
  • Strong knowledge of SOX, audit processes, and database security best practices.

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