Title: DB2 Mainframe DBA

Our History:
From our start in 2009, Conexess has established itself in 3 markets, employing nearly 150+ individuals nation-wide. Operating in over 15 states, our client base ranges from Fortune 500/1000 companies, to mid-small range companies. For the majority of the mid-small range companies, we are exclusively used due to our outstanding staffing track record

Who We Are:
Conexess is a full-service staffing firm offering contract, contract-to hire, and direct placements. We have a wide range of recruiting capabilities extending from help desk technicians to CIOs. We are also capable of offering project based work.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Mainframe DB2 Systems DBA.  This person must be able to provide on-call support for the system.  Candidates should have the self-motivation to investigate, learn, and share information with other team members.  They should also be enthusiastic about learning and researching solutions and evaluating tools to support DB2 development and/or administration.  The right individual will have excellent communication skills, work well under pressure, and possess excellent problem solving skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of hands-on DB2 Mainframe systems experience on IBM z/OS
• Experience with installation of new releases and maintenance of Mainframe DB2
• Experience with CA MainView DB2 monitoring tool or similar

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• Good Communication Skills (both written & verbal)
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Works well under pressure

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Designs IT infrastructure solutions. 
• Proposes and implements system enhancements (software and hardware updates) that will improve the performance and reliability of the system.
• Monitors systems for optimum performance and availability.
• Installs, configures and maintains systems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves customer and internally-reported system problems.
• Documents and implements system procedures, policies and events.
• Participates in on-call 24x7 support rotation.
• Performs essential functions required for effective system backup and restore testing.
• Performs periodic recovery testing of DR plans.
• Work closely and collaboratively in an agile environment with our Infrastructure and Development teams to analyze issues.