Mainframe Technical Specialist (IMS, DB2, DBA)

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Role 

We are looking for a  Mainframe Technical Specialist  (IMS  and DB2 DBA) for a permanent fulltime role in Winnipeg.

 Responsibilities

• Provides 2nd Level 7 x 24 on-call Mainframe Database Support on a rotating basis
• Provides day to day database administration of the IMS and DB2 subsystem databases (including database backup and recovery services, reorgs, space management, security grants, etc.)
• Manages and monitors ongoing IMS and/or DB2 database performance and capacity to ensure service level expectations are maintained
• Manage access to system level DBMS resources based on GLI Security procedures and policies
• Identifies resource utilization trends and recommends options for addressing capacity issues in order to meet business requirements and service level agreements
• Manages lifecycle for Mainframe Database software tools (excluding major product upgrades or product replacements)
• Maintains operational documentation for IMS and DB2 infrastructure
• Provides technical expertise for project and upgrade implementations
• Provides basic database training to the Operations group and Service Desk
• Identifies process improvements and opportunities within mainframe scope and other services within Shared Enterprise Services (SES)
• Provides mainframe database disaster recovery services  
• Works with Service Delivery and Change Management to ensure non disruptive implementation of mainframe database infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 4 years in a large-scale Information Services operation or a technical support organization
• Education: Education/skills acquired through completion of a post-secondary degree or equivalent (e.g. Degree or diploma in a related discipline like Computer Science or an equivalent combination of training and experience)
• Strong knowledge and experience with IMS and DB2 databases subsystems
• Strong knowledge of database administration tools and functions (e.g. database utility programs, database space management, DB2 rebinds, queries, scans, reorgs, security grants, IMS Gens, etc.)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and knowledge of software diagnosis techniques
• Knowledge of database design / logic
• Knowledge of mainframe hardware, software and tools
• Knowledge of  I.S. processes and procedures including change management and incident management
• Knowledge of database back-up and recovery tools (Image Copies, Loads/Unloads, Recovery, DBRC)
• Knowledge of programming languages (one or more of - PL/I, Cobol, Assembler, REXX, CLIST)
• Ability to use office productivity tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively to a non-technical audience
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and have strong team work skills

Nice-To-Have Skills

Knowledge of:

• System management tools e.g. SMP/E
• Source to Load tool (ChangeMan, ISPW)
• Infrastructure tools (e.g. compilers/link editor/binder)
• System utilities (e.g.; IEBCOPY,SYNCSORT)
• ISPF customization
• Risk analysis
• Industry directions
• Change and problem logging tool (Remedy)
• ADABAS / Natural

How to Apply

Online:

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