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Brown Brothers Harriman · 2 weeks ago

Senior DB2 z/OS, Systems Database Administrator

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. They are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior DB2 System DBA to manage and maintain the DB2 for z/OS database systems, focusing on database design, performance tuning, security, and overall system administration.

BankingFinancial ServicesSecurity

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Responsibilities

Database Installation and Configuration: DB2 System DBAs are responsible for installing and configuring the DB2 database software on mainframe, servers and workstations. This includes setting up database instances, defining storage structures, and configuring memory and other system parameters

Database Design and Modeling: DB2 System DBAs work closely with application developers and system analysts to design and implement database structures that meet the organization's requirements. They design database tables, indexes, and other objects, and ensure data integrity and performance

Performance Monitoring and Tuning: DB2 System DBAs monitor database performance on an ongoing basis. They analyze performance metrics, identify bottlenecks, and tune the database system to optimize its efficiency. This may involve optimizing SQL queries, adjusting buffer pool settings, or implementing database partitioning

Security and Access Control: DB2 System DBAs ensure the security of the database system by implementing access controls and user privileges. They create and manage database user accounts, roles, and permissions. They also enforce data encryption and authentication mechanisms to protect sensitive data

Backup and Recovery: DB2 System DBAs develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data and ensure business continuity. They schedule regular backups, perform database recoveries in case of failures, and test recovery procedures to validate their effectiveness

Database Maintenance and Upgrades: DB2 System DBAs perform routine maintenance tasks, such as database reorganization, statistics collection, and index maintenance. They also plan and execute database upgrades and patches, ensuring minimal downtime and compatibility with existing applications

IBM Utilities, IBM DB2 Tools, SMPE: DB2 System DBAs install, upgrade and maintain/apply patches to DB2 z/OS

Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: DB2 System DBAs investigate and resolve database, utilities, and tools related issues, such as performance problems, data corruption, or system failures. They utilize diagnostic tools, logs, and database utilities to identify the root causes and implement appropriate solutions

Qualification

DB2 for z/OSDB2 utilitiesIBM DB2 ToolsPerformance tuningDatabase securityBackupRecoverySMPEDB2 certificationsDB2 ConnectIBM Q ReplicationDB2 LUWLinuxShell ScriptingCOBOLREXXSASCICSJavaWebsphereFinancial Industry experienceTeam playerCommunicationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

5-10 years of hands-on experience in DB2 z/OS database administration

Hands on experience with SMPE, MVS, JCL

Knowledge and hands on experience working with IBM utilities and IBM DB2 Tools

Detailed design validation, implementation of DB2 objects, performance monitoring, and tuning (proficiency and hands on experience tuning applications and tuning complex SQLs)

Strong technical aptitude with the ability to solve problems, perform database backup, recovery, reorg, runstats, unloads, and loads while conforming to and/or improving company standards

Strong expertise in implementing and managing high availability and disaster recovery solutions

Knowledge of database security best practices, including encryption and auditing

Team player working closely with DBA's and other groups: development teams, MVS systems, storage, security, and the data center

Willing and able to provide 24 x 7 support as needed

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Project management skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team

Preferred

DB2 certifications are a plus

Knowledge and hands on experience with DB2 Connect is a plus

Knowledge and hands on experience with IBM Q Replication is a plus

Experience with DB2 LUW, Linux, and Shell Scripting are a plus

Knowledge and experience with COBOL, REXX, SAS, CICS, Java, Websphere are a plus

Financial Industry experience is also a plus

Benefits

Discretionary bonuses

Profit-sharing

Healthcare

Income protection

Professional development opportunities

Time off

Company

Brown Brothers Harriman

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Brown Brothers Harriman is an American partnership bank that offers a range of international investment and banking services.

Founded in 1995

New York, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.bbh.com

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