Role & Company Overview
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Technical Database Administrator
12 Month Contract
Hybrid Role in Columbus, Ohio (In office 2 3 days a week)
Interview requirements have one virtual interview unless indicated
Job Description
Critical production support for DB2, SQL Server, Teradata applications.
Upgrade DB2 z/OS to the latest supported version.
Install and Configure Always On HA and DR with multiple nodes on the Windows Server Failover Clustering.
Coordinate upgrade activities
Conduct performance tuning for the Database system and the application including the z/OS and Windows platforms.
Assist project teams with technical solutions.
Lead the Data Modeling for the new applications and enhancements.
Train the junior DBAs in the database technology.
Respond to and resolve "production down" and critical system and application problems and issues on a 24-hour basis, create Root Cause Analysis for the incident and take measures to prevent the similar incidents from future.
Database Administration Experience : Required
Excellent automation and scripting skills using REXX, QMF, JCL and powershell : Required
Senior level experience with IBM Mainframe family of products : Required
Ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues. : Required
Experience working in a 24x7 production environment. : Required
Is your DB2, SQL Server, Teradata, z/OS, Data Modeling listed on your resumes? : Required
Strong experience with DB2 and SQL Server. : Desired
Experience with Teradata : Desired
Knowledge of RACF : Desired
Experience of working with OIT : Desired
LEAD DB2 DBA
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