Senior Database Security Specialist – Db2 for z/OS

SAG Deutschland GmbH; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Software AG in Chennai area seeks a Senior Database Security Specialist – Db2 for z/OS to join our mainframe infrastructure team. You will collaborate with product developers and clients to understand COBOL-Db2 security mappings and recommend security configurations for Java-Db2 environments and enhance in-house Db2test infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has deep Db2 security administration experience, knowledge of RACF security, Trusted Contexts and system programming, and will work on large,

Qualifications

• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in Db2 for z/OS and security.
• Experience with COBOL-Db2 and Java-Db2 environments.

Responsibilities

• Secure Db2 for z/OS security mappings for COBOL-Db2 and Java-Db2 applications.
• Collaborate with product developers and clients to define security configurations.
• Plan Db2 system design, performance tuning and RSU maintenance.
• Create Db2 subsystems to simulate security settings in large enterprises.
• Support testing and deployment in high-security environments.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Creativity

Communication in English

Interpersonal skills

Team commitment

Willingness to learn

Adaptable & self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Db2 for z/OS

RACF security

Trusted Context

Db2 administration

SQL tuning

COBOL-Db2

Java-Db2

IMS DB

REXX programming

Db2 system programming

Job description

Software AG’s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world’s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z®, Linux® and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer’s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now.

In this E exciting field we are looking for a Senior Database Security Specialist – Db2 for z/OS * who will join our mainframe infrastructure team to collaborate with product developers & clients to understand COBOL-Db2 security mapping & recommend security mapping for Java-Db2 environments and enhance in-house Db2test infrastructure.

ABOUT YOU

General Skills

• Ability to collaborate and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with capability to multi-task
• Good creativity & innovation with strong quality focus
• Show commitment to the team & its goals
• Adaptable & self-motivated with a willingness to learn new skills
• Very good communication skills in English

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Db2 for z/OS security aspects pertaining to COBOL-Db2 applications & Java-Db2 applications including local and remote data serving
• Good working experience with Db2 RACF security administration and implementation of “Trusted Context”.
• Expertise in application Db2 database administration including design, planning & implementation of various aspects of database management (physical structure, logical design, SQL tuning & performance)
• Solid experience in Db2 system programming (Db2 sysprog) including Db2 installation & version upgrades, RSU maintenance, installation & configuration of Db2 related products and Db2 system database administration
• Experienced in working with COBOL-Db2 and Java-Db2 mission critical applications in large customer environments under high security standards
• Open to collaborate and support clients, product developers & testers and product service & support staff
• Ability to understand customer’s COBOL-Db2 application environments and recommend system & security configurations for an equivalent Java- Db2 application environment
• Ability to create Db2 subsystems to simulate various Db2 security settings, typically present in large enterprises running COBOL-Db2 applications under high security standards
• Good understanding of Db2 SMF records, experience with Db2 performance reporting and tuning without dependency on tools
• Good knowledge in COBOL-Db2 and REXX programming
• Having additional knowledge of IMS Database Administration and COBOL-IMS DB programming will be an advantage

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution, but master’s degree is preferred
• 15+ years of experience in the above-mentioned topics