Database Administrator - Canberra, Australia - CYOS Solutions

Description

Application closing date: Tuesday, 16 April 2024
• 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)

Estimated start date: Wednesday, 01 May 2024

Location of work: ACT

Working arrangements: All work is to be undertaken at Services Australia's Canberra office.

Length of contract: 12 months

Contract extensions: 2 x 12 months

Security clearance: Must have Negative Vetting Level 1

Rates: $120 - $170 per hour (inc. super)

Services Australia is seeking an Information Management System Database Administrator Expert will deliver
platform improvements, whilst making changes necessary to support DVAs migration
from ObjectStar databases to Db2 databases. Database Administrator Experts will
engage in scoping, sourcing, and optimising database. environments for analysis.

They will apply innovative analysis techniques and model results and scenarios,
while maintaining the integrity of the system. Database Administrator Experts will be
proficient with system databases, data elements, application software, and other tool
sets to develop enterprise data solutions.

Database Administrator Experts will exercise a considerable degree of independence
and undertake a leadership role, with work performed under the general guidance of
the leadership team.

Some out of hours work may be required, to complete scheduled work or assist with
complex incidents.

Key Tasks/Duties/Requirements:

• Provide expert advice to technical specialists and stakeholders and seek their
  cooperation in the provision of database administration services.
• 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.
• Knowledge of IMS on z/OS Mainframe

Essential Criteria

1. 2.5+ years of Mainframe IMS Database Administration experience.

Desirable Criteria

1. 1.5+ years of experience with IMS database, IMS connector, IM2 gateway
   and related tools.
2. 2.5+ years of experience IMS monitoring and diagnostics analysis.
3. Experience with rolling out maintenance for IMS across mainframe systems.
4. Knowledge of the design and processes required to implement High
   Availability configuration for IMS.
5. Understanding of z/OS interfaces (ISPF, REXX, JCL etc.) and software
   installation methodologies (SMP/E etc.)
6. Knowledge of ACF/2 security and how it applies to the IMS environment