Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer

Mainframe DB2 Database Engineer Location: Remote Duration: Long Term Task Description: Responsible for DB2 availability and recovery strategies and procedures. Diagnostics and troubleshooting of errors with performance tuning of SQL and processes. Create and manage database reports. 10 years IBM System Z experience and concepts, with considerable knowledge in the following • IBM DB2 utilities, CA Tools for DB2 • Backup/recovery/logging facilities and strategies • Firm grasp on DB2 database management and deployment • IBM CICS, batch COBOL • IBM Information Management System • Performance and capacity tuning of system parameters and resources, utilizing various monitoring and reporting tools • Perform problem analysis and resolution, both technical and application related Nice to have skills: • Java, web services, SOA concepts • Application Management Services experience Skills No of years' experience 10 years IBM System Z experience and concepts, with considerable knowledge in the following IBM DB2 utilities, CA Tools for DB2 Backup/recovery/logging facilities and strategies Firm grasp on DB2 database management and deployment IBM CICS, batch COBOL IBM Information Management System Performance and capacity tuning of system parameters and resources, utilizing various monitoring and reporting tools Perform problem analysis and resolution, both technical and application related Java, web services, SOA concepts pplication Management Services experience