Database Administrator V

Position: DB2/DBA
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Duration : 12 mo. Contract
Rate Range: $65.13/hr
Position Overview:
Requirements

• In-depth Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on Z/OS) knowledge with a focus onperformance tuning.
• 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
• Solid understanding of DB2 recovery options.
• Broad understanding of ACF2 and RACF2 managed security for DB2 Access.
• Working knowledge of Endeavor.
• Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy
• Working knowledge of BMC tools including Change Manager, Catalog Manager, MainView, and SQL performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop log scrapingstrategies 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 settingup 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.

*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Coverage
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Training and Development Programs
• 401k
• Referral Program

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.