EL1 Db2 z/OS Database Administrator - Australian Capital Territory - Canberra Consulting

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    Description
    • Long term contract 12 Months + 2 x 12 Months Extension Option
    • Australian citizen with Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance
    • Experience in Db2 Z/OS /ObjectStar /Omegamon

    About us

    Canberra Consulting focuses on delivering highly skilled and qualified professionals to our clients. Canberra Consulting has the experience and the capability to understand your specific requirements and match them to the right environment, ensuring professional satisfaction and ongoing development opportunities. Our focus is ensuring that both you and our client are a good match and that we give you every opportunity to succeed.

    The Opportunity

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

    All candidates applying for this position must be an Australian Citizen and have a current Negative Vetting 1 Security Clearance.

    Key responsibilities include:

    • 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
    • Prepare and review corporate and technical documentation.
    • Develop data capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention.

    To be successful in this role, you will need:

    • 5+ years of Mainframe Db2 Database Administration experience.
    • 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.).

    Does this sound like a perfect role for you? Interested in hearing more? Give our Principal Consultant, Vikas a call on or an email at for a confidential discussion.
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