Mainframe Database Technical Lead

Job details

Posted
24 September 2024
Salary
Weekly pay + Hybrid role
Location
Canberra
Job type
Contract
Discipline
Executive IT
Reference
267103

Job description

Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced Database Technical Lead to join their team. This is a contract role for 12 months with 2x12 months extension option. The role is open for candidates with an active NV1 clearance based in Canberra.

  • 12 months contract with 2x12 month extension option.
  • NV1 is required for this role.
  • Canberra based candidates.
  • Paxus pays weekly.

Database Technical Lead are proficient with system databases, data elements, application software, and other tool sets to develop enterprise data solutions. They use their extensive experience and an expert level of proficiency across a number of contemporary ICT systems, servers, coding languages and databases.

To be successful in this role you must:

  • Support for the migration of the SAP workloads from Oracle to Db2 on Z/OS.
  • Support for the rollout of the IBM Mainframe tool set for maintenance and monitoring of the DB2 Z/OS environment.
  • Planning and preparation for software currency on the Db2 Z/OS platform.
  • Advice and support in the implementation of SAP recommendations for Db2 Z/OS.
  • Production support, including deep analysis of Db2 Z/OS performance issues.
  • Consultation with SAP Operations, applications teams and other technical areas.
  • Consultation with Vendor representatives including IBM and SAP on best practices for interoperability.
  • Advice and implementation of system parameter changes to support both legacy and SAP database systems.
  • Management of the change process using Service Manager; Cost recovery for effort against project deliverables.
  • Development of team capabilities and documentation.
  • Guidance, coaching and mentoring of other staff, particularly with respect to technical specialties.
  • Development and implementation of deliverables outlined in the teamwork plans.
  • Assistance with resource planning and identifying staff training needs.
  • Research and analysis into inefficiencies and the provision of recommendations on optimal practices to colleagues and management.
  • Notification or impact assessment, or other information to stakeholders or management, as appropriate.

To be considered for this role you must:

  • 5+ years of Mainframe Database Administration experience.
  • 5+ years of experience with IBM Db2 tools (Recovery expert, clone tool etc.).
  • 5+ years of experience with monitoring and diagnostics using Omegamon and query monitor.
  • Experience with rolling out maintenance for Db2 across mainframe systems.
  • Experience with z/OS interfaces (ISPF, REXX, JCL etc.).
  • Understanding of z/OS software installation methodologies (SMP/E etc.).

When inquiring about this role, please quote the job number #267103

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Irina Alrogi on +61 (0)2 6151 9203 or email: [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.