DB2 System DBA – Mainframe

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Mainframe Db2 System DBA / Systems Programmer to support a large-scale 24x7 production environment. You will install, upgrade, migrate, and tune Db2 for z/OS (v12/v13) and manage the Db2 tooling stack.

This role involves migrating CA Db2 tools to IBM equivalents, responding to incidents, performing RCA, and collaborating with application support and operations to ensure uptime and performance.

Competenze

• Experience with Db2 for z/OS in large production environments.
• Strong knowledge of Db2 v12/v13 system programming and administration.
• Proven experience migrating CA Db2 tools to IBM Db2 tools.
• 24x7 on-call support and incident management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing, team-oriented environment.

Mansioni

• Install, upgrade, migrate, and tune Db2 for z/OS in production.
• Lead migration of CA Db2 tools to IBM Db2 tools.
• Respond to alerts, perform RCA, repair failures, on-call rota.
• Coordinate with application support during incidents.
• Perform ongoing maintenance and performance tuning.

Conoscenze

Mainframe Db2 v12/v13

z/OS

SMP/E

SMS

24x7 support

SLA-driven environment

Communication skills

Team-oriented, adaptable

Formazione

ITIL V3 certification

Strumenti

Db2 Administration Tool

Db2 Log Analysis Tool

OMEGAMON for Db2 Performance Expert

Db2 High Performance Unload

Db2 Query Monitor

Db2 Sort

Syncsort

DB2 Connect

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Db2 System DBA / Systems Programmer to support our large-scale, 24x7 production environment. You will install, upgrade, migrate, and tune Db2 for z/OS (v12 and v13), manage the Db2 tooling stack, and play a key role in migrating third-party Db2 tools to their IBM equivalents.

Key Responsibilities

System DBA

• Install, upgrade, migrate, consolidate, and configure Db2 systems, services, settings, and storage in line with standards and project or operational requirements.
• Maintain installation and configuration procedures.
• Lead the migration of CA Db2 tools to IBM Db2 tools: Log Analysis, Db2 Administration Tool, Db2 Query Monitor, OMEGAMON for Db2, High Performance Unload, and Sort products (Db2 Sort / Syncsort).
• Convert CA Log Analyzer report jobs to IBM Db2 Log Analysis Tool report jobs.
• Support incident management: respond to alerts, perform root cause analysis, repair and recover from hardware or software failures, and take part in the 24x7x365 on-call rota.
• Coordinate and communicate with application support and the Technical Operations Centre during incidents.

Maintenance

• Apply database patches and upgrades regularly and upgrade database administration tools and utilities.
• Configure and add services as needed to maintain control, security, and stability.
• Assist in the deployment, roll-out, and maintenance of applications per project or operational needs.
• Perform ongoing performance tuning and resource optimization.
• Configure database memory, disk, and I/O as required.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong knowledge of Mainframe Db2 v12 and v13 system programming and administration
• z/OS, SMP/E, SMS
• Db2 tooling: Db2 Administration Tool, Db2 Log Analysis Tool, OMEGAMON for Db2 Performance Expert, Db2 High Performance Unload, Db2 Query Monitor, Db2 Sort, Syncsort, DB2 Connect
• Experience migrating CA Db2 tools to IBM Db2 tools, including converting CA Log Analyzer report jobs
• 24x7 support experience in a large production environment
• Experience working in an SLA-driven environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a flexible, team-oriented, and constantly changing environment

Good-to-Have Skills

• Working knowledge of IT processes: Change & Configuration, Problem, Incident, and Service Readiness management, plus other established team procedures
• ITIL V3 certification