Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

DB2 System Administrator

Initiate Government Solutions, LLC.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Pennsylvania • United States

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About the role

  • Maintain software and DB2 environments in compliance with the STIG and/or SRG
  • This includes keeping software at a vendor supported version, applying necessary security software patches within the required timeframe, and maintaining required documentation as outlined in the STIG
  • Maintain any and all software exits associated with the software maintained in this SOW, regardless of the language used to write the exit
  • Provide technical services to the customer on questions and issues relating to the database software maintained on the DISA mainframe systems for DB2, including all changes and upgrades
  • Provide a report to the COR on customer questions
  • Install, customize, upgrade and maintain DB2 Software on mainframe computer platforms running z/OS
  • Participate in planning and executing database migrations, application software upgrades/migrations
  • Maintain a working knowledge of departmental SOP
  • Ensure that all work is completed using the documented procedures, to include updating and maintain tickets, change requests, and documentation
  • Use SMP/E, to install and maintain software for execution in the IBM Mainframe platform, which includes the z/OS
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Five years' experience supporting COOP in an IBM mainframe ACE with the ability to ensure system availability during a disaster recovery or simulation
  • Must possess one of the following required certifications: 1. A+ CE 2. CCNA Security 3. Network +CE 4. SSCP
  • Ability to support customers across multiple time zones
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Active Secret security clearance
  • Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship due to clearance requirement
Benefits
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
  • matching 401K and profit sharing
  • paid time off
  • training time for personal development
  • flexible spending accounts
  • employer-paid life insurance
  • employer-paid short and long term disability coverage
  • an education assistance program with potential merit increases for obtaining a work-related certification
  • employee recognition and referral programs
  • spot bonuses
  • other benefits that help provide financial protection for the employee and their family
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Hard Skills & Tools
DB2z/OSSMP/Edatabase migrationssoftware upgradessecurity software patchesdocumentation maintenancevendor supported versionmainframe environmentssoftware exits
Soft Skills
communication skillsanalytical skillsorganizational skillscustomer supporttime zone management
Certifications
A+ CECCNA SecurityNetwork +CESSCP