Initial contract period: For 12 months with further period of 12 months Location: ACT Must have Negative Vetting Level 1 About the Role: SoftLabs is seeking EL1 Db2 z/OS Database Administrator for ICT Labour hire at their technology consulting based in Canberra. Requirements: Providing expert advice to technical specialists and stakeholders and seek their cooperation in the provision of database administration. Schedule and manage database software installations and upgrades to maintain currency with supported environments. Administer the database configuration, security, scheme and objects, ensuring compliance against agreed standards and guidelines. Manage the data management process including initial loading, creating, maintaining, and distributing data. Implement corrective actions to improve performance and availability of databases. Design and plan operational backup, archival and recovery activities and cyclical disaster recovery exercises. Escalate unresolved system issues to appropriate vendors or stakeholders and manage these in accordance with agreed service level agreements to minimise user/system downtime. Manage the development of processes, security measures, standards and best practices aimed at enhancing the availability, security and performance of data assets. Prepare and review corporate and technical documentation. Develop data capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention. Essential Criteria: 2.5 years of Mainframe Db2 Database Administration experience. Desirable Criteria: 1.5 years of experience with IBM Db2 tools (Recovery expert, clone tool etc.). 2.5 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.) Application Deadline: Friday, 12 April 2024 Expected Start Date: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Job Type: Contract Rate: As per Australian Market Standards If you are interested in this position, please click Apply with your resume in WORD and send your details for review. If you wish to have a confidential discussion, call us on 02 6108 3980 or 0410 756 040 for more information