Mainframe DB2 Engineer

  • Permanent
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • EXP: 8 - 12 Years
  • SAR 15000 - SAR 20000
  • 2 Openings
  • Urgent

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Upgrade and migrate DB2 versions.
  • Apply PTFS/APARS regularly.
  • Manage DB2 ISV products and system catalogs.
  • Assist to optimize application data and database environments.
  • Use offline utilities (e.g., DSNJLOGF, DSNJU004).
  • Ensure database security by managing user IDs and privileges.
  • Administer DB2 on z/OS, including SQL creation and performance tuning.
  • Define physical databases (DDL) and understand logical design.
  • Implement DB2 software installs, upgrades, and security compliance.
  • Monitor threads, table spaces, and index spaces.
  • Handle event resolution and escalations.
  • Perform database and SQL performance tuning.
  • Recycle DB2 and create image copies.
  • Create databases and manage authorities.
  • Support disaster recovery as per client requirements.
  • Build and maintain databases and related objects.
  • Use online utilities (e.g., CHECKDATA, COPY, REORG).

Experience:

  • Total: 12+ years.
  • Relevant: 8 - 12 years in DB2 on z/OS.