What are the responsibilities and job description for the DB2 Database Administrator III (Z/OS) position at Motion?
Database Administrator III
Summary
Under limited supervision, the Database Administrator III designs, configures, and manages databases to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of data. This role installs, administers, and provides problem-resolution support for system software and third-party productivity tools. May act as a lead or mentor to lower-level employees.
You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship
Job Duties
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.
Supervisory Responsibility
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
Summary
Under limited supervision, the Database Administrator III designs, configures, and manages databases to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of data. This role installs, administers, and provides problem-resolution support for system software and third-party productivity tools. May act as a lead or mentor to lower-level employees.
You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship
Job Duties
- Designs, plans, and implements most aspects of database management and may begin to specialize in and develop a higher level of expertise in one aspect of database management such as data administration, web connectivity, physical structure, logical design, SQL Programming, and SQL applications or overall architecture and database analysis.
- Communicates with other business groups to evaluate and recommend the purchase and utilization of software products to assist in the management of data.
- Configures database parameters and defines data repository requirements, data dictionaries, and warehousing requirements.
- Defines standards for physical data storage, maintenance, access and security administration.
- Assists the appropriate team(s) with the acquisition, installation, network configuration, deployment, and maintenance of database systems.
- Ensures the proper scheduling of database back-up tasks and the completion of scheduled tasks.
- Maintains internally developed and/or third-party database administration software.
- Measures DMBS performance and modifies system-level configuration to optimize performance with little to no oversight.
- z/OS Experience
- Develops, documents, implements, and maintains disaster recovery procedures.
- Keeps abreast of the latest technical developments and trends in database systems support, management, administration, and performance.
- Monitors and tunes systems to ensure good performance, reliability, and availability at the lowest possible cost.
- Develops and/or maintains internally developed database administration software.
- Identifies and documents major systems support processes.
- Evaluates, recommends and cost-justifies systems software solutions.
- Acts as lead/mentor to other employees in the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and five (5) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Possesses and applies broad knowledge of database principles and practices.
- Broad knowledge of database definition, design, and configuration.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and understanding of relational model principles.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to document, track and monitor technical issues to ensure timely resolution.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Experience with Oracle, Db2, PostgreSQL and CloudSQL, z/OS
- Knowledge of Linux, Windows Server, Storage, Network and Security.
- Understanding of high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
- Knowledge derived from experiences with more complex database systems.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.
Supervisory Responsibility
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
