COMMON - A Users Group
Database Administrator
COMMON - A Users Group, Owings Mills, Maryland, United States, 21117
Immediate need for a talented
Database Administrator.
This is a
06+months contract
opportunity with long-term potential and is located in
Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid).
Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.Job ID: 24-47546Pay Range: $70 - $80/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities: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 on-call rotations for production support.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:Key Skills:
DB2, Mainframe, z/OS.Certification:
Certification as Database Administrator in DB2 z/OS at V11 through current.Working experience with mainframe DBA tools from Broadcom/CA required, including RC/Merger, RC/Query, RC/Migrator, Detector, and Subsystem Analyzer.Strong knowledge of SQL and performance tuning.Participation in 24x7x365 on-call rotation required.Tools from Rocket Software including ASG-TMON/MVS, TMON/DB2, IBM – DataStudio are preferable.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.Understanding of Help Desk tools and trouble ticket tracking processes.Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels.Proven ability to write excellent technical documentation.Excellent written and verbal skills.Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively.Ability to work well with people partnering and collaborating on solutions from many different disciplines.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to mentor others.Action and results-oriented.Ability to exercise good judgement while under stress.Knowledge of mainframe database products including CA DB2 tools, TMON monitoring, Data Studio is preferred.This position will be focused primarily on the Mainframe z/OS platform. Demonstrated experience as Database Administrator in DB2 on z/OS 2.4 or higher, and DB2 z/OS V12.Our client is a leading
Investment Management Industry , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Database Administrator.
This is a
06+months contract
opportunity with long-term potential and is located in
Owings Mills, MD (Hybrid).
Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.Job ID: 24-47546Pay Range: $70 - $80/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities: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 on-call rotations for production support.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:Key Skills:
DB2, Mainframe, z/OS.Certification:
Certification as Database Administrator in DB2 z/OS at V11 through current.Working experience with mainframe DBA tools from Broadcom/CA required, including RC/Merger, RC/Query, RC/Migrator, Detector, and Subsystem Analyzer.Strong knowledge of SQL and performance tuning.Participation in 24x7x365 on-call rotation required.Tools from Rocket Software including ASG-TMON/MVS, TMON/DB2, IBM – DataStudio are preferable.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.Understanding of Help Desk tools and trouble ticket tracking processes.Understanding of support agreements and their implied service levels.Proven ability to write excellent technical documentation.Excellent written and verbal skills.Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively.Ability to work well with people partnering and collaborating on solutions from many different disciplines.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to mentor others.Action and results-oriented.Ability to exercise good judgement while under stress.Knowledge of mainframe database products including CA DB2 tools, TMON monitoring, Data Studio is preferred.This position will be focused primarily on the Mainframe z/OS platform. Demonstrated experience as Database Administrator in DB2 on z/OS 2.4 or higher, and DB2 z/OS V12.Our client is a leading
Investment Management Industry , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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