[Remote] Mainframe Senior Sys Prog / Database Administrator – Db2

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Northwestern Mutual is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a Mainframe Senior Sys Prog / Database Administrator specializing in Db2. The role involves deploying and supporting z/OS Db2 infrastructure, providing leadership in technical projects, and ensuring the performance and reliability of system and application infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with all levels of IT to deploy and support z/OS Db2 infrastructure and the associated application stackProvide leadership in technical aspects of assigned projects and support issues; bring new ideas to the table when appropriateWork with companion teams to set up and enforce database standardsIdentify opportunities to improve availability, reliability, and performance of system and application infrastructureMonitor system and application performance & provide performance improvement recommendationsUpgrade, configure, and migrate new releases of Db2; regularly apply maintenance, and when necessary, apply PTFs/APRSManage Db2 active and archive logsModify Db2 zParmsRecycle Db2Ensure recoverability of the system and applications’ database componentsSupport DR activities (RTO/RPO: synchronization methods)Monitor instances for events and resolutions/escalationsEnsure the proper alerting is occurring for Db2 messagesPerform triage and troubleshootingInstall, upgrade, configure and migrate new releases of Db2 ISV products, apply maintenance, and when necessary, apply fixesSupport Db2 Independent Software Vendor (ISV) ProductsDevelop scripting to automate Db2 systems engineering tasksSkillsSolid knowledge in Db2 subsystems and application tuningA keen eye on process improvement and automationCompetence in Incident, Problem, and Change ManagementIn-depth experience in supporting mainframe technology (i.e. z/OS ISPF, JCL, JES2, etc.) specifically SMP/E or ZOSMFExperience reviewing HOLDDATAUtilize stand-alone utilities (i.e. DSNJLOGF, DSNJU004, DSNJU003, etc.)Understand logical and physical database designExperience as a z/OS DB2 administration, working with DDL, DML/DQL, DCL, DTL, DB2 commands, and SQLSystem and Application Performance tuning; including tuning bufferpoolsExperience in the Db2 Utilities (i.e. COPY, QUIESCE, REPAIR, REORG, LOAD, etc.)Understand RACF SecurityUnderstand Db2 managed security using RACF opposed to Db2 securityBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience4-5 years professional experience. May include:5 years of professional IT experience5 years' experience with at least one OS/hosting platform5 years' experience in performance tuning of application stacks5 years' experience with monitoring and performance management of systems3-5 years' experience with identity platform and tools2 years' experience with modern development and scripting languagesExperience with CICD concepts, tools, branching strategies, and leveraging knowledge to assist in delivering an infrastructure as a productExcellent troubleshooting skills within area of expertise, and solid troubleshooting in adjacent domainsSolid understanding of traditional or cloud computing technologies including Networking, Compute, Storage, Development, Data, Operations, or SecurityExperience with multiple delivery methodologies such as Agile and WaterfallCompany OverviewAt Northwestern Mutual, our financial advisors are ready to meet you where you are and stay with you long-term. It was founded in 1857, and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://clinton.nm.com.Company H1B SponsorshipNorthwestern Mutual has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.