Role description: (Please include a brief outline of the impact this role will have, including overview of customer industry and projects, access to cutting-edge technology etc.)
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 (eg, 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,...