Professional/Consulting Technical Services

ISI Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mainframe service provider in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Mainframe Db2 Application Database Administrator to manage high-availability database solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of Db2 DBA experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and will work closely with development teams. Must be an Australian citizen and possess Baseline Government clearance. This full-time position involves both on-site and remote work. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in a Db2 application DBA role.
• High level of problem determination skills.
• Experience with Db2 Data Sharing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Db2 application database environment on the z/OS platform.
• Manage the architecture of Db2 database including integrity and recovery.
• Work closely with application developers to deploy Db2 changes.

Skills

Db2 application DBA experience

Problem determination skills

Application performance tuning

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

ISI Pty Ltd, an Australian mainframe expert, has been delivering comprehensive mainframe support across Australia since 1991. With over 34 years of experience in mainframe technologies, ISI works with federal and state government agencies as well as commercial enterprises. We offer an extensive portfolio of mainframe services, specialist skills, and leading mainframe solutions from global IT vendors.

Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Role Description

Title: Mainframe Db2 Application Database Administrator

Short Description: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Db2 application Database Administrator to manage high-availability database solutions for our Mainframe customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Db2 application database environment on the z/OS platform.


• At least 10 years of Db2 application DBA experience on the mainframe platform with extensive Db2 experience including database design.


• Manage the architecture of Db2 database (structure, schema, data, performance, integrity, backup, recovery, etc.).


• Perform problem analysis, root cause analysis and ensure SLAs are met.


• Work closely with the application developers to deploy and implement Db2 changes.


• Implement Mainframe Db2 database changes, including after hours.


• Work well with all levels, including Technical, Management and Peers.


• Ability to work both on-site and remotely as required.


• Maintain and update documentation to a high standard.


• 24 x 7 on-call required.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years experience in a Db2 application DBA role.


• A high level of problem determination skills.


• Experience with Db2 Data Sharing.


• Experience with application performance and tuning.


• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Requirements

• Must be an Australian citizen.


• A minimum of Baseline Australian Government clearance is required.


• A Government Pre Employment Screening check will need to be performed and passed.


• Some limited domestic travel may be required, depending on candidate location.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Information Technology