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IBM DB2 SME - ON-SITE

Baltimore, MD (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Baltimore+MD+USA+21201)

Description

COMSO, Inc. is a powerhouse when it comes to empowering federal government stakeholders to fulfill their mission with confidence and efficiency. Our staff brings knowledgeable IT systems expertise, software development proficiency, innovative learning solutions for workforce development, and exceptional operations and production support. We were founded in 1988, and remain a recognized woman owned small business, operating in several states including Maryland, Georgia, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska. We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for seven years running by the Baltimore Sun Media Group.

United States Citizenship is Required.

Position Description:

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to assume comprehensive ownership and oversight of client’s critical IBM DB2 database services and related tasks for client’s Administration Tracking System. This is ahigh-visibility positionfocused on service management, coordination with vendors, communication and operational compliance. The Subject Matter Expert defines and identifies the problems; analyzes and develops plans and requirements for moderately complex IBM DB2 systems.

Candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day, hands-on configuration and patching of the DB2 database. Candidate will ensure system uptime, manage change control, coordinate all remediation efforts, and lead recovery testing. The ideal candidate is a meticulous professional who applies deep technical expertise to ensure accountability, performance, and rock-solid stability across these critical systems.

+ Candidate must be eligible and pass standard Government background check prior to employment.

+ Candidate should be a US Citizen or authorized to work within the USA without sponsorship.

+ Place of Performance is Baltimore, MD 21201

+ Candidate is required to work onsite Monday-Friday unless Telework is approved by the client.

+ This job posting is for employment. 3rd party companies will not be considered for this role at this time.

Qualifications:

+ This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science, information systems, engineering, business, or other related scientific or technical discipline. (Note: A Master’s degree is preferred.)

+ General Experience:The proposed candidate must have at least ten (10) years of experience in the IT field with management skills.

+ Specialized Experience:The proposed candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience working with and managing IBM DB2 within Windows Server Environment.

Candidate’s Core Responsibilities include:

Technical Oversight & Vendor Management

+ Performance Monitoring:Proactively monitor system and DB2 performance, responsible for identifying performance degradation, opening tickets, and coordinating all tuning efforts with vendors.

+ Application & Interface Support:Act as the main point of contact for DB2 and system related Administration Tracking System user-facing issues identified by helpdesk personnel and lead troubleshooting efforts. Work with systems engineering staff within client and central IT to resolve issues. Manage and monitor all data interfaces and file transfers, ensuring data integrity.

Operational Tracking, Compliance & Validation:

This position is directly responsible for the following tracking and management functions:

-Service Availability Management:Meticulouslytrack system uptimefor DB2 against established Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

-Change Management:Act as the gatekeeper for the environment;track, document, and gain approval for all changesto the database ensuring rigorous adherence to change control policy.

-Incident & Service Desk Tracking: Track and analyze helpdesk communicationsand incident tickets related to DB2 and Administration Tracking System to identify trends, create root cause analyses, and propose permanent solutions.

-Backup Job Monitoring:Maintain detailed logs totrack the daily success of all backup jobs,ensuring data protection mandates are met.

-Batch Job Monitoring and Alert:Script and monitor batch processes – this candidate will own the batch job process and will be required to create scripts to monitor and log success or failure, and create robust automated alerting.

-Procedural Integrity: Track all exceptionsto normal procedures and formally document any approved, permanentchanges to standard operating procedures (SOPs). Assist in the continuous improvement and creation of those SOPs based upon findings.

-File Transfer Monitoring:Implement and manage logging and alerting totrack all critical file transfers,ensuring successful completion and providing an audit trail.

Disaster Recovery & Backup Validation:

-Lead and coordinatetheannual recovery testin conjunction with central IT and external vendors to prove recoverability.

-Actively test and validate the backup and recovery strategies that are designed and implemented by the external vendor.

Audit Remediation & Event Monitoring:

- Proactivelytrack and review OS logs, and security eventsto identify and remediate issues before becoming critical.

- Receive and analyze all external audit findings.Lead the remediation of all noted issuesin coordination with internal teams and external vendors.

Capacity Planning: Track resource and capacity utilizationover time to forecast future needs, plan upgrades, and prevent performance bottlenecks.

Documentation: Maintain documentation of database architecture and interfaces. Work with Government IT staff to promptly updatesystem architecture diagrams including coordination with appropriate vendors.

Additional Experience:Any experience in the administration and patching of SAP or WebLogic would be considered favorably. Windows administration and general automation experience a plus.

Other Duties:Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall health, integrity, and operational success of the systems.

Benefits:

+ 100% company-paid Medical deductible w/ low premiums, Dental, Vision

+ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

+ Short-term & Long-term Disability

+ 401K: 6% dollar-for-dollar match (vested immediately)

+ Parental Leave (same amount of time for mother & father)

+ Paid Time Off

+ 11 Federal Holidays

+ Birthday Holiday

+ 2-week fully paid Sabbatical every 5 years

+ Emergency Facility Closure Days

COMSO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.