Provide premium DB2 Systems Programmer support and services to Ensono mainframe clients as they relate to Mainframe DB2 systems.
Perform mainframe database software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support customers’ DB2 environment.
Work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems.
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.
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.
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 table spaces.
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.
Adhere to a schedule that efficiently manages resources and allows timely implementations.

Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent work experience.
10+ years of professional experience in DB2 Systems Programming support. Including IDAA. CA and IBM tools for DB2 a plus
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 customers for after hours on call.

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

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer – DB2 Physical

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