Red Hill Consulting LLC · 17 hours ago
Mainframe Systems Programmer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100/hr - $190/hr
10+ years expRed Hill Consulting LLC is seeking a highly skilled Mainframe z/OS DB2 Systems Programmer to support, maintain, and enhance their DB2 environments. The role involves providing advanced technical support, ensuring the reliability and performance of the DB2 subsystem, and conducting ongoing maintenance of the mainframe z/OS operating system.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Supporting and maintaining DB2 subsystems in a z/OS environment
Performing DB2 software installs, upgrades, and maintenance
Diagnosing and resolving complex DB2 and related product issues
Tuning DB2 for optimal performance and resource utilization
Providing technical leadership and documentation for DB2 best practices
Utilizing a strong knowledge of SMP/E and its role in the installation process
Conducting ongoing maintenance (installing, patching, upgrading, administering, etc.) of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems, systems software products (e.g., database, transaction server, security management, scheduling, report distribution, etc.), and UNIX Systems Services
The candidate is required to provide Production off-hour coverage and support periodic weekend implementations
Qualification
Required
Extensive hands-on experience in IBM DB2
Ability to hit the ground running with deep technical expertise and practical knowledge to support, maintain, and enhance DB2 environments
Experience supporting and maintaining DB2 subsystems in a z/OS environment
Experience performing DB2 software installs, upgrades, and maintenance
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex DB2 and related product issues
Ability to tune DB2 for optimal performance and resource utilization
Providing technical leadership and documentation for DB2 best practices
Strong knowledge of SMP/E and its role in the installation process
Conducting ongoing maintenance of the mainframe z/OS operating system, accompanying storage systems, systems software products, and UNIX Systems Services
Providing Production off-hour coverage and support periodic weekend implementations
Experience in DB2 Database system recovery
Working knowledge of DB2
Experience with VTAM and TCP/IP
A minimum of 10 years of experience working with z/OS, JES2, SMP/E, TSO, IOCP/HCD, basic IBM utilities (IDCAMS, IEFBR14, etc.), program product installations, working knowledge of the IBM virtual tape system, and Unix System Services
Excellent communication skills (Oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills
Experience with mainframe CPU installs as a systems programmer consultant
Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of experience in relevant technical field
Preferred
Working knowledge of CICS, IMS, and AFP printing
Experience in using monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON
Working with an enterprise-wide, large-scale implementation
Benefits
401(k)
Training & development
Company
Red Hill Consulting LLC
Red Hill Consulting LLC is a leading consulting firm with deep expertise in Information Technology, Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance.
Founded in 2022New York, NY, US
11-50 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase