- Experience of working as a z/OS Systems Specialist with significant skills in the DB2 arena.
- DB2 production support
- DB2 software maintenance
- DB2 performance tuning
- DB2 application support.
- It's a good idea to have some experience in programming such REXX/Cobol.
DB2 Systems Specialist - London, United Kingdom - iXceed Solutions
Description
Job Description
Responsibilities:
As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to:
• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
• Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
• Install and test new versions DB2
• Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• Carry out capacity planning
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
• Support and management of distributed DB2 connections.
Skills you will need to show:
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
• The ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure
• Good organisational skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• The ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Business awareness and understanding of the business requirements of IT
• A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
• A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• An understanding of information legislation, such as the GDPR.
Work experience required: