Database Administrator (Dba)

Psybergate (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate has 8 years of IT industry experience, with at least 5 years as a DBA, and is skilled in IDMS/DB2 databases. Responsibilities include creating database objects, performing maintenance, and supporting disaster recovery efforts. Most positions are remote, but local candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8 years within the IT industry, with at least 5 years as an operational DBA.
• 4 years working experience on IDMS / DB2 databases.
• Understanding of mainframe operating system concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain business database objects.
• Schedule database maintenance tasks.
• Perform database tuning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Database tuning

Troubleshooting database errors

Database maintenance

Disaster recovery planning

Security standards enforcement

Relationship management with suppliers

Education

IT degree or equivalent industry accreditation

Tools

IDMS

DB2

Job description

Reference : PR

RN-2Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.

We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-month contract role.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and maintain business database objects within an IDMS and DB2 subsystem.
• Perform database tuning to ensure the DBMS functions at optimal levels.
• Schedule database maintenance tasks.
• Troubleshoot database and DB2 errors and provide solutions to support business when required.
• Provide input and implement operational and business strategies, industry best practices and ensure necessary ITO governance is in place.
• Perform database monitoring and notification to ensure optimal data access, to support business database applications in line with contractual agreements.
• Perform a database consultation role and provide design solutions to Business Development and Service Management to support initiatives when required for current and future projects.
• Be an integral part of the disaster recovery (DR) team which designs, performs and documents disaster recovery procedures.
• Service all incidents, changes and requests and ensure that SLAs are met.
• Enforce security standards to prevent data being compromised and to maintain database integrity.
• Provide managerial reports of database utility, capacity and utilisation in order for them to make informed decisions.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers for incident handling.

What we are looking for

• IT degree or equivalent industry accreditation preferred.
• 8 years within the IT industry with at least 5 of those years being an operational DBA within a large complex corporate environment.
• 4 years working experience on IDMS / DB2 databases.
• Understanding of mainframe operating system concepts and experience in another mainframe discipline.
• Experience in participating in a DR exercise.

Package & Remuneration

Monthly

Most of our positions are remote; however, candidates should be residing within traveling distance as the circumstances of the opportunity can change.

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.