Expert Database Technical Lead

Expert Database Technical Lead
ACT based
Australian Citizen with NV1 clearance
Length of Contract: 12 months with possible extension up to 2*12 months
Closing date: 2pm 2nd October 2024
Overview of Proposed Services
Expert Mainframe Database Technical Leads 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.
Primary Technologies:
SQL, z/OS, Db2, SAP HANA, ObjectStar, IMS.
Key duties may include, but are not limited to:
Advice and guidance to the DB Operations team and to Service Operations Branch management on a broad range of database subject matter.
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.
A deep understanding of MCA, OVA, CSP, and Centrelink applications and assistance to other teams in problem identification and resolution.
Selection Criteria
Mandatory Criteria:
5+ years of Mainframe Database Administration experience.
Weighted Criteria:
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.).
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