Mainframe System Programmer

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting and maintaining DB2 subsystems in a z/OS environment.
• Performing DB2 software installs, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex DB2 and related product issues.
• Tuning DB2 for optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Providing technical leadership and documentation for DB2 best practices.
• Utilizing a strong knowledge ofSMP/E and its role in the installation process.
• Conducting ongoing maintenance (installing, patching, upgrading, administering, etc.) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems, systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems Services.
• The candidate is required to provide Production off-hour coverage and support periodic weekend implementations.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Experience in DB2 Database system recovery.
• Working knowledge ofDB2.
• Must have experience with VT AM and TCP/IP.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD, basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.), program product installations, working knowledge of the IBM virtual tape system, and Unix System Services.
• Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON.
• Working with an enterprise-wide, large-scale implementation.
• Excellent communication skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
• The candidate must have experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer Consultant.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree