Mainframe DB2 Database Administrator
Plano, Texas
Job Description:
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Job Description:
This job is responsible for tool and service designs within a technical domain that enable business strategies in accordance with architectural governance, standards and policies. Key responsibilities include creating infrastructure tools and their integration as a service, facilitating deployment of technical solutions by developing templates, playbooks and automation used during implementation. Job expectations include looking for opportunities to improve efficiency when implementing and maintaining tools/services and embracing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview:
Supports all aspects of database security within the mainframe DB2/IMS environments. Manages the security resources protecting DBA assets and security profiles required for DBA support role; builds/maintains controls to monitor GIS Baseline and Standard compliance; remediates non-compliance or other identified risk; manages evidence collection; responds to risk/audit/regulatory requests; provides regular input to governance forums and other required metrics; enhances/automates controls; maintains control playbooks and process documentation.
Demonstrates a passion for process design/build and to reduce toil through automation. Must be able to communicate across differing audiences including infrastructure support teams, application DBAs, application developers, GIS (Global Information Security) and management staff. Capable of developing technical solution requirements and lead individual or small team initiatives. Capable of mentoring new talent joining the team or learning the technology.
Responsibilities:
Provides subject matter expertise and consulting services on a range of technologies and assists Technical Analysts and Infrastructure Engineers to ensure that technology solutions comply with enterprise system design and engineering standards
Assists with translating business requirements into technical definitions, reference models, blueprints, and playbooks for deployment in compliance with architecture standards and policies
Assists in the evaluation of reference models, blueprints and playbooks to ensure they are fit for purpose
Develops software solutions to address manual and repeatable work or inefficient processes
Conducts on-site evaluations of third-party products being considered for firm adoption
Promotes an inclusive and healthy working environment and helps to resolve organizational impediments/blockers
Contributes to the creation/selection of functional and non-functional product evaluation requirements within and across domains
Required Qualifications:
10+ years industry experience or equivalent skills in design and development of applications and services.
Mainframe z/OS, JCL, TSO, ISPF, and IBM Utilities i.e., IEBCOPY, IEBGENER, etc.
DB2 DBA background with a minimum of 7-9 of experience
Working knowledge of DB2 database security
Basic understanding of RACF security manager
Strong REXX skills
Working knowledge of Remedy and the Enterprise Change Management process
Good communication skills both written and oral
The successful candidate will be required (after suitable training) to provide oncall and/or off hours support as necessary
Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Computer Science or related field
Desired Qualifications:
Basic understanding of ACF2 managed security
Background or knowledge of IMS Database Subsystems
Visio for flowchart development
Verbal and technical writing skill using MS Office for engineering and management presentation.
Skills:
Analytical Thinking
Application Development
Automation
Production Support
Risk Management
Adaptability
Business Acumen
DevOps Practices
Solution Delivery Process
Solution Design
Architecture
Collaboration
Innovative Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Technical Strategy Development
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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