Database Administrator

4 days ago


Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa HelloKindred Full time

Anticipated Contract End Date / Length: 12 months contract

Work set up: Hybrid

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join the BAS Technical team supporting the National Treasury project. This role involves managing, optimizing, and monitoring DB2 databases on an IBM z/OS mainframe environment. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting within a mainframe setting.

What you will do:

  • Administer, optimize, monitor, and finetune databases on DB2 for z/OS mainframe.
  • Design, implement, and maintain databases including backup/recovery and configuration management.
  • Install and configure DBMS and contribute to procedural documentation and problem resolution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement database solutions.
  • Conduct regular performance monitoring and analysis to enhance database efficiency.
  • Authorize TSO userids and grant privileges for production databases.
  • Monitor production reports to ensure adherence to times and improve throughput.
  • Provide technical support to end users within the MVS environment.
  • Assist with release management and database quality assurance including SQL code reviews.
  • Perform standby duties to address DB2 CICS and VSAM-related issues.
  • Analyze and rectify DB2 table and VSAM file extents in production environments.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 4 years of experience as a DB2 DBA in an IBM z/OS environment.
  • Proficiency in Mainframe (MVS), DB2 for z/OS, Windows OS, SQL, CICS, and JCL.
  • Experience in batch operations and MVS architectures.
  • Strong communication skills, teamwork, and service delivery mindset.
  • Experience with DB2 v11 or higher in a z/OS environment.
  • Knowledge of database management tools such as:
    • DB2 SQL Performance Analyzer
    • OPTIM Query Workload Tuner
    • QMF for Workstation and z/OS
    • CICS Debug Tool
    • TMON IDZ
  • Experience with SQL and/or REXX scripting for task automation.
  • Familiarity with scheduling tools such as CONTROLM.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Remote Work: Employment Type:

Contract

Key Skills: Databases, Disaster Recovery, SQL, High Availability, Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, Database Design, Performance Tuning, SSIS, Database Administration, Sybase, Oracle

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