EL1 Db2 zOS Database Administrator

• Initial contract period: For 12 months with further period of 12 months
  
• Location: ACT
  
• Must have Negative Vetting Level 1
  

About the Role:

SoftLabs is seeking EL1 Db2 z/OS Database Administrator for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in Canberra.

Requirements:

• Providing expert advice to technical specialists and stakeholders and seek their cooperation in the provision of database administration.
  
• Schedule and manage database software installations and upgrades to maintain currency with supported environments.
  
• Administer the database configuration security scheme and objects ensuring compliance against agreed standards and guidelines.
  
• Manage the data management process including initial loading creating maintaining and distributing data.
  
• Implement corrective actions to improve performance and availability of databases.
  
• Design and plan operational backup archival and recovery activities and cyclical disaster recovery exercises.
  
• Escalate unresolved system issues to appropriate vendors or stakeholders and manage these in accordance with agreed service level agreements to minimise user/system downtime.
  
• Manage the development of processes security measures standards and best practices aimed at enhancing the availability security and performance of data assets.
  
• Prepare and review corporate and technical documentation.
  
• Develop data capability through coaching mentoring and succession planning to increase performance engagement and retention.
  

Essential Criteria:

• 2.5 years of Mainframe Db2 Database Administration experience.
  

Desirable Criteria:

• 1.5 years of experience with IBM Db2 tools (Recovery expert clone tool etc.).
  
• 2.5 years of experience with monitoring and diagnostics using Omegamon and query monitor.
  
• Experience with rolling out maintenance for Db2 across mainframe systems.
  
• Experience with z/OS interfaces (ISPF REXX JCL etc.).
  
• Understanding of z/OS software installation methodologies (SMP/E etc.)
  

Application Deadline: Friday 12 April 2024

Expected Start Date: Wednesday 01 May 2024

Job Type: Contract

Rate: As per Australian Market Standards