Mainframe Systems Programmer - DB2 Physical

Ensono
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with 5+ years of DB2 systems programming experience comfortable with 24x7x365 support and cross-client collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of DB2 sysprog experience and a background in mainframe environments
    — “5+ years of professional experience in DB2 for administration and systems programming support.”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple clients and perform on-call duties across time zones
    — “Supporting multiple customer for after hours on-call”
  • Professionals experienced in DB2 security reviews and disaster recovery planning
    — “Experience with supporting DB2 security requests and reviewing DB2 security to find potential risks”

Things to consider

  • The role requires handling production database issues and adhering to strict change control protocols
    — “Ability to evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned clients and troubleshooting and solving production database issues.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work independently and manage their own schedules efficiently
    — “Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with DB2 buffer pool tuning and SQL code optimization in your resume
    — “Experience with reviewing, tuning of internal DB2 buffer pools and SQL code”
  • Emphasize your ability to execute disaster recovery plans for clients
    — “In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans.”
  • Demonstrate a history of addressing technical hurdles during customer migrations
    — “Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Performed mainframe database software upgrades
  • Provided primary support for reported problems
  • Executed tasks associated with disaster recovery plans
Typical background
5+ years of professional experience in DB2 for administration and systems programming support

Skills & requirements

Required

Mainframe DB2Database AdministrationDatabase TuningDatabase Software UpgradesDisaster Recovery PlanningCustomer Migration ServicesITSM Change Control Procedures

Preferred

System Programming Knowledge Of Multiple Dbms’sSmp/e ExperienceParallel Sysplex Environment

Stack & domain

DB2Mainframe Database SoftwareAdministrationTuningVendor SupportDatabase MaintenanceBackupsRestoresFile Extent GrowthReorganizationsDR ProceduresDatabase OptimizationsReportingAnalysisDatabase PerformanceSmp/eParallel Sysplex EnvironmentITSM Change Control ProceduresCollaborationProblem-solvingMulti-taskingCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipInnovationStrategic ThinkingAttention To DetailTime ManagementMainframeDatabase SystemsDatabase AdministrationDatabase TuningDatabase ReportingDatabase AnalysisDatabase Support

About the role

Original posting from Ensono

At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.  

We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose.  

HONESTY, RELIABILITY, COLLABORATION, CURIOSITY, PASSION

Role Summary

Provide premium DB2 sysprog support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems. The successful candidate will perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ DB2 environments. The individual will need to work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as creating backups, performing restores, monitoring file extent growth, scheduling reorganizations, creating and maintaining DR procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests. The successful candidate will be called upon to perform a variety of database optimizations that will include general reporting and analysis of the efficiency of the database configuration and periodic review of database performance. 

What You Will Do:

Expertise and work efforts will focus on the development and support and/or the customization of new services and support efforts. 

System programming knowledge of multiple DBMS’s is a bonus. 

The individual will need to participate in on-call responsibilities. 

Fulfill customer service orders (CSOs) for mainframe z/OS customers in a timely manner as they pertain to DB2 

Provide primary support for reported problems related to DB2 tables spaces 

Provide support on 24 x 7 x 365 basis across multiple time zones. 

Provide key support for customer migration services (new customer transitions) as they pertain to DB2 and related OEM software products. 

Assist the assigned project manager in the migration of newly acquired customers such that all technical hurdles are addressed in a timely manner and do not impede the expected progress of the transition nor the targeted migration date. 

In joint cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans. 

Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations. 

Follow ITSM change control procedures 

We want all new Associates to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. 

What You Will Need:  

Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience. 

5+ years of professional experience in DB2 for administration and systems programming support.

Knowledgeable in best practices of software management, maintenance and documentation 

SMP/e experience 

Experience with configuring and managing DB2 in a parallel sysplex environment 

Ability to develop innovation, strategies, processes and  best practices in software management 

Experience with establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance, and utilization 

Experience with reviewing new versions of DB2 for functionality, advising how they benefit the client 

Ability to evaluate change requests and determine impact to assigned clients and troubleshooting and solving production database issues.  

Experience with supporting DB2 security requests  

Ability to review DB2 security to find potential risks 

Experience with reorganization of application data 

Experience with reviewing, tuning of internal DB2 buffer pools and SQL code 

Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients 

Supporting multiple customer for after hours on-call 

Other Qualifications 

IDAA, CA and IBM tools for DB2 are a plus 

Self-motivated and able to work independently.  

Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients 

Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations. 

Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations) 

Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. 

Why Ensono? 

Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.   

We are a client-facing business, but we do encourage clients to allow us to work remotely most of the time so if you are not required to be on a client site, you can choose to work from home or in our Ensono offices. 

Some of our benefits include: 

Unlimited Paid Days Off 

Three health plan options 

401k with company match 

Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts 

Family Forming Benefit including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement 

Paid childbearing and paternal leave 

Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding 

Sabbatical leave 

Wellness program 

Flexible work schedule 

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $65,000 to $123,000 salary, based on a fulltime schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs. In addition to base salary, other compensation programs, depending on eligibility, include an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance and an equity grant under our Associate Equity Appreciation Program. 

Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.  

Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.  

If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com. 

Source: Ensono careers

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