Database Administrator (DB2)

We are looking for Database admin who has strong expertise for Mainframe DB2 (or DB2 onz/OS) skillset who has strong expertise with mainframe DB2 Database Administrator (z/OS)

If you are experienced Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator with expertise in DB2 on z/OS and database migration? Join our team and work on enterprise-scale database environments supporting mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrating data from Mainframe DB2 on z/OS to flatfiles using scripts or tools in the mainframe environment.

• Plan and perform database migration.

• Monitor & measure the performance & availability of databases proactively; implement corrective actions identified to improve performance & availability.

• Monitor the agreed service level, document & maintain the configuration of the databases; provide regular reporting to relevant parties.

• Ensure service level meet requirement. Propose and implement action plan when required. Lead and monitor databases according to standard operations procedures.

• Implementation of service continuity measures, i.e., backup/restore procedures & disaster recovery plan, to ensure continuous operation of the business.

• Define data governance policy related to database operations management. Manage database permission, hardening standards, database naming standards.

• Work with application team to review the database design and recommend suitable changes to the data model with understanding of the business and application environment.

• Develop standards and procedures related to database environment and ensure that it is followed through for all implementations.

• Engage customers to explain the rationale of the database design, or other technical issues.

• Educate application team on best practices in coding and design.

• Share knowledge with the rest of organization through CoPs or other in-house forums.

• Contribute to knowledge repository on experience learnt through project implementation.

• Mandatory 4+ years of Mainframe DB2 on z/OS Database Administration experience.

• Good knowledge of database design, implementation and operation support.

• Experience in migrating data from Mainframe DB2 on z/OS to flatfiles using scripts or tools in the mainframe environment.

• Knowledge and experience in other databases such as MS SQL Server or DB2 uDB, as well as cloud platforms (AWS or Azure), is an added advantage.

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