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Mainframe DBA; Chandler
Job in
Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85249, USA
Listed on 2026-06-10
Listing for:
Matlen Silver, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-10
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Consultant, Data Engineering -
Engineering
Systems Engineer, Data Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
Local candidates required. No C2c or w2 referrals please.
Responsibilities include:
* Develop log scrapring strategies to limit cpu, memory usage and staging space while log scraping.
* Build splunk dashboards to monitor the Db2 environment
* Work with other DB2 teams in setting up log retention policies to cover for extended period of outages
* Translation of business requirements into a physical model for implementation with a focus on a clear understanding of processing requirements (peak times, # trans etc), performance, availability, recoverability, and data access methods
* Consulting with the application teams on both ACF2 and RACF managed database security to ensure appropriate access is provisioned for data access
* Defining and implementing application specific backup and recovery strategies for the production environment.
* Support of product upgrades related to DB2 replication providing a focal communication point for development teams as well as completing owned DBA remediation activities, executing internal verification processes, conducting assessments of new feature/function and providing recommendations for use.
* Performance tuning support and recommendations for database calls, in cooperation with the application development team.
* Monitoring and addressing items on exception reports to ensure a stable production environment
* Support DBA production on call rotation including 24X7 SEV1 test support.
* Conduct information sharing meetings with the application teams when requested.
* Support of Self Identified Audits, Control assessments, Database Audits and SOX reviews, ensuring deliverables are complete and correct, and all milestone deliverables dates are met.
Required Skills:
* Position requires in-depth Mainframe DB2 DBA (DB2 on Z/oS) knowledge with a focus on performance tuning.
* Individual should have minimum of 7-9 years of DB2 DBA experience on z/Os at a single large financial institution.
* Job stability is a key requirement.
* experience with DB2 Utilities including IBM and BMC
* Working knowledge of BMC tools including change manager, catalog manager, Mainview, and SQL performance.
* Solid understanding of DB2 recovery options
* Broad understanding of ACF2 and RACF2 managed security for DB2 Access.
* Working knowledge of Endevor
* Working knowledge of ITSM Processes and tools including BMC Remedy
* In depth understanding of Db2 zOS, JCL, COBOL, SQL IBM Utilities and BMC Utilities.
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