Mainframe Database Administrator

  • Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Permanent
  • AU$160000 - AU$170000 per annum
  • Permanent Career Opportunity
  • Remote work opportunity
  • $170,000 incl super

A leading global technology consultancy is seeking a Mainframe DBA to join their team in a permanent career opportunity. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management and optimization of their Datacom Database Systems, ensuring availability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, test, implement Datacom upgrades and maintenance for optimal performance and reliability.
  • Configure, manage, and administer Datacom, Datacom CICS Services, Datacom Server, and related products like Dataquery.
  • Database design and experience with batch and online Datadictionary.
  • Perform regular database maintenance, including backups, restores, and performance tuning.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring data integrity.
  • Write, debug, and tune SQL.
  • Monitor and report on database performance metrics and capacity planning.
  • Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities.
  • Provide technical support and mentorship within the team.
  • Successful candidate will be required to participate in rostered 24×7 on-call support within the database team.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Datacom database, or IDMS administration in a mainframe environment
  • Experience with multiple mainframe DBMS, particularly IDMS highly regarded.
  • Strong knowledge of architecture, performance tuning, and backup/recovery procedures.
  • Experience with mainframe environments (e.g., z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.

If this role sounds like you, please APPLY NOW! Or email your CV to Sophia.parrelli@talentinternational.com

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