Mainframe DB2 Systems Programmer 16+ Years of experience managing and maintaining mainframe platforms and its Operating System (z/OS) and Supporting Program Products (such as SMPE, DB2, CICS)
CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
Current experience with installing, upgrading and applying maintenances/PTFS for DB2using SMPE or z/OSMF (if they meet this requirement, they must feel comfortable to navigate within a LPAR using TSO, ISPF, IBM utilities etc.
Current experience installing and customizing BMC DB2 Utilities and BMC Mainview
Current experience working with Application DBAs to solve performance problems
Hands on experiences with installing DB2 V13 with z/OSMF is a plus
Familiarity with CICS V5.6 or later is a plus
Position will be responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of standards,naming conventions, and ongoing deployment of a multi-data center DB2environment, including disaster recovery, high availability, and data centerrelocation projects. Must have extensive experience with the installation, support, and roll-out of DB2 components, BMC Tools and Utilities, and related products. Must have complete familiarity with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, and IBM utilities. Experience with SMP/E, Sysplex environments, and DB2 integration with WLM is desired. The position will provide technical support to the application and data center staff. Additional desired skills are Oracle, SQL, z/VM, Linux, and MVS systems; familiarity with the BMC MainView monitoring tool is desired.
Must have excellent communication and presentation skills. Position will require project leadership in support of data center projects and strategic initiatives.
Minimum Education/ Certification Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field or equivalent experience
Training or certification in a particular product or IT platform/service, as required
Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experience16+ yrs. leading advanced technology projects or service projectsHighly desired016+ yrs. full system engineering lifecycleHighly desired016+ yrs. creating implementation/integration plans, test plans, and training materialsDesired016+ yrs. hands-on experience in specific product or IT platformHighly desired0Bachelor's degreeNice to have0Industry certification/training in specific IT product/platform or serviceNice to have0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2What is your candidate's email address?Question3Candidates submitted above the hourly NTE Vendor Rate $$.$$ of $$.$$will not be considered. Do you agree to this requirement?Question4There are no reimbursable expenses. Do you agree to this requirement?Question5By submitting a candidate to this requisition, you are indicating your company's acceptance of the terms and conditions contained within the Supplier Agreement and Amendment #to the Supplier Agreement. Do you agree to this requirement?
Existing Incumbent Resource?: Yes