DB2 DBA Job in Jackson, Mississippi Us

Position Title:  DB2 z/OS DBA

# Positions:  1   

Duration:  3 years

Location:  Jackson, MS  

 

Responsibilities:

 

Design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot DB2 databases and DB2 database system applications

Migrate from non-relational databases to relational databases

Consider and recommend the most appropriate normalization level for the DB2 environment

Train developers in the protocols involved in accessing and updating in DB2

Provide project leadership for various initiatives in the DB2 services area

Perform logical and physical database designs, implement and support new and existing tables

Monitor DB2 space usage and database performance

Perform database reorganizations as necessary

Maintain current disaster recovery plan for mainframe operating systems infrastructure including DB2, system utilities

Establish and maintain recoverability, performance and capacity planning facets of the database systems

Evaluate client specifications, design all databases necessary to complete client requests and provide technical guidance to other members of a project team

Create DB2 performance statistics for the agency

Perform new development work

Transfer current systems to a new platform.

 

Required Skills:

 

4 yrs expertise in administration of DB2 databases          

4 years expertise in Relational database design and maintenance            

2 years expertise in the use of z/OS, OS390/MVS and DB2 version 8 or higher database utilities 

2 years experience in creating and maintaining DB2 database systems   

2 years experience in establishing and maintaining recoverability, performance and capacity planning facets of the DB2 database systems           

Proficient in performing DB2 database and system administration on an IBM Mainframe z/OS operating system               

Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing

Ability to interact with functional users and technical staff regarding business and information technology needs

Ability to listen and solve problems

 

Desired:

 

SQL Server 2005 or higher

Knowledge of Federal Assistance programs under the direction of Health and Human Services

Java

.Net

ADABAS

Natural