Job Description
Role: Mainframe (CICS) Programmer/DB2 Administrator
Location: UK
Project Type: Contract
* Have Experience of installing and/or customizing Mainframe CICS software in Large Data sharing environments.
* Have Experience with CICS plex and CICS Explorer to manage CICS systems
* installing and/or customizing software products Mainframe DB2 and/or data replication product suite
* Establishment of policies and procedures pertaining to database management, Disaster recovery, security, maintenance and utilization
* Analyzing new versions of DB2 for functionality that can improve systems performance and reduce cost
* Perform performance data collection, analysis, and tuning of DB2 systems
* Executes project and internal initiative responsibilities as assigned or delegated
* Participate in incident and problem management activities related to application and DB2
* Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis to prevent reoccurrence
* Provide 24x7 on-call support
* Strong experience managing IBM System Automation (IBM SA) and Net-view including monitoring, policy setup, and maintenance
* Experience of REXX coding and Net-View PIPE programming
* Strong proficiency in CLIST programming
* Solid understanding of IPL shutdown/startup sequencing