Ensono · 9 hours ago
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – DB2 Physical
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$85K/yr - $148K/yr
10+ years expEnsono is a technology adviser and managed service provider that empowers clients to embrace innovation. The Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer will provide premium DB2 Systems Programmer support, perform database maintenance, and assist with customer migration services while ensuring timely solutions to database problems.
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Responsibilities
Provide premium DB2 Systems Programmer support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems
The successful candidate will perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ DB2 environment
The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems
The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, scheduling reorganizations, creating and maintaining DR procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests
The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of database optimizations that will include general reporting and analysis of the efficiency of the database configuration and periodic review of database performance
Expertise and work efforts will focus on the development and support and/or the customization of new services and support efforts
System programming knowledge of multiple DBMS’s is a bonus
The individual will need to participate in on-call responsibilities
Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2
Provide primary support for reported problems related to DB2 tables spaces
Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones
Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products
Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date
In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans
Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations
Follow ITSM change control procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent work experience
10+ years of professional experience in DB2 Systems Programming support. Including IDAA. CA and IBM tools for DB2 a plus
Knowledgeable in best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation
SMP/e experience
Experience with configuring and managing DB2 in a parallel Sysplex environment
Ability to develop innovation, strategies, processes and best practices in software management
Experience with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance, and utilization
Experience with reviewing new versions of DB2 for functionality, advising how they benefit the client
Ability to evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned clients and troubleshooting and solving production database issues
Experience with supporting DB2 security requests
Ability to review DB2 security to find potential risks
Experience with reorganization of application data
Experience with reviewing, tuning of internal DB2 buffer pools and SQL code
Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients
Supporting multiple customers for after hours on call
Preferred
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients
Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Paid childbearing and paternal leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Sabbatical leave
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule
Company
Ensono
Ensono delivers managed IT services to optimize and modernize mainframes, infrastructure, and cloud for clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2021-04-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff VonDeylen
Chief Executive Officer
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Richard Dresden
Senior Vice President - Sales and Field Operations
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