Db2 support specialist

DB2 Support Specialist

Main Purpose of the Job

Working as part of the DB2 Support Team to undertake all aspects of DB2 for z/OS. The team is responsible for is large DB2 subsystems across various mainframes and geographies.

Your responsibility as a DB2 System programmer will be ensuring the performance, integrity, maintenance and security of our database estate. You'll be involved in the planning and development of the databases, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users.

You'll ensure that:

* There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).
* Ensure that we use supported versions for all database and monitoring solutions.
* Provide 2nd and 3rd Level Support for applications who use DB2.
* Stability and integrity of a highly responsive OLTP (CICS) DB2 environment.

Responsibilities

As a DB2 for z/OS specialist, you'll need to:

1. Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
2. Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to Front End users
3. Install and test new versions DB2
4. Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
5. Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
6. Carry out capacity planning