Job Title: Mainframe DB2 System System AdminWork Mode: HybridWork Location: Edinburgh/Ireland/LondonSpecial Working Conditions:Attend vendor connects. Weekend overtime, normal overtime, on call duty as per the client requirement.Role Description:The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.Key Responsibilities:Core Responsibilities
* Installation & Maintenance: Use SMP/E to install, patch (PTFs), and upgrade DB2 subsystems.
* System Performance: Monitor and tune DB2 system parameters (ZPARMS), buffer pools, and EDM pools.
* Disaster Recovery: Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for the DB2 catalog and directory.
* Tooling Management: Install and maintain third-party products (e.g., Platinum, SYSVIEW for DB2) to assist in database management and monitoring.
* Security: Implement and manage DB2 security using RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.
Key Skills / Knowledge / Experience:The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.Additional Qualifications:Experiance in IMS installation and Production db2/ims DBA support
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