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Manpower Group Inc.

DB2 Database Administrator

Manpower Group Inc., Owings Mills, Maryland, United States, 21117


Our client in the technology industry is seeking a Mainframe Database Administrator to join their team. As a Mainframe Database Administrator, you will be part of the IT department supporting numerous IBM application environments and teams leveraging DB2 z/OS databases. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of SQL and tuning, experience in providing technical support, and the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines.

Job Title: Mainframe Database Administrator

Location: Owings Mills, MD

Pay Range: $68-70/hr

What's the Job?

Provide database and system on-site support of the IBM DB2 mainframe z/OS environments

Support numerous IBM application environments & teams leveraging DB2 z/OS databases

Monitor, collect statistical information, and provide reporting on capacity and system performance

Based on statistics, make recommendations to maintain and improve capacity and system performance

Monitor the system, and act upon system and application automated alerts

Perform diagnostics, testing, and troubleshooting of software, o/s, and database issues (ex. correcting installation, configuration, or data problems)

Plan and perform software installation, configuration, upgrade and patching

Plan and perform database configuration, maintenance, upgrade and patching

Perform and manage system and database backups

Perform manual switch to redundant system / database components, in case of system failures

Participate fully in 24x7x365 oncall rotations for production support

What's Needed?

Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required

6+ years experience required including use of all IBM Utilities and Commands in an administration and architecture role

Experience in providing technical support, covering database administration and operations to include monitoring maintenance capacity, performance monitoring/planning and incident/problem troubleshooting and resolution

Strong knowledge of SQL and tuning

Knowledge of IBM Data Studio, Broadcom/CA database administration tools, TMON monitoring

What's in it for me?

Opportunity to work with a leading technology company

Competitive pay based on experience

Opportunity to work remotely 2 days/week

Participation in 24x7x365 oncall rotation required

Ability to mentor others and work independently as well as part of a team

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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