Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest “Canadian-Owned” IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom’s areas of staffing expertise include:
• Application Development
• Project Management
• Quality Assurance
• Business/Systems Analysis
• Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
• Infrastructure & Network Services
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Privacy
Specialties• Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
• Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
• ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
• Flextrack (Vendor Management System)
DB2 Database Administrator
On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a DB2 Database Administrator for a contract opportunity in Durham, NC.
DB2 Database Administrator Job Details
DB2 Database Administrator to implement and administer databases within a multi-tiered environment. The DBA will play a critical role in design, build, implementation, upgrade and optimization of DB2 databases in an AIX and z/OS environment. The Database Administrator will support DB2. Monitor/maintain/upgrade the DB2 database and assist the application team with performance tuning initiatives , and builds from the application vendor. Interface with business analysts and application developers to create and maintain physical data models based on the logical design. Monitor and tune databases to ensure peak performance. Design/implement backup and recovery solutions. Provide assistance to associates to resolve technical issues, document and implement best practices for the database environments. Establish standards, controls and procedures to ensure data integrity and security. Perform capacity planning and projection for future growth
DB2 Database Administrator Mandatory Skills
-Bachelor’s degree or demonstrated equivalent competency
Proficient in administering and tuning DB2 databases in a z/OS environment
-Proficient in administering and tuning DB2 on AIX environment, experience with administering/tuning multi-partition databases preferred
-Experience with OEM and other database tools (Toad, Foglight) preferred
-Significant experience with database backup/recovery strategies
-Technical expertise on current AIX and z/OS operating systems preferred
-Experience with DBA productivity tools preferred
-Effective verbal and written communication skills
-5-7 years of Information Technology experience consisting of 2 years of application development experience
-2-3 years DBA experience in DB2 on z/OS and AIX platforms
-Hands on experience with database performance tools (Toad, BMC etc.,)
-IBM DB2 Certification preferred or willing to obtain
DB2 Database Administrator Start Date
ASAP
DB2 Database Administrator Assignment Length
3 months
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent competency
- Proficient in administering and tuning DB2 databases in a z/OS environment
- Proficient in administering and tuning DB2 in an AIX environment
- Experience administering/tuning multi-partition DB2 databases
- Experience with OEM and other database tools (Toad, Foglight)
- Significant experience with database backup and recovery strategies
- Technical expertise on current AIX and z/OS operating systems
- Experience with DBA productivity tools
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- 5-7 years of IT experience including 2 years of application development experience
- 2-3 years DBA experience in DB2 on z/OS and AIX platforms
- Hands-on experience with database performance tools (Toad, BMC, etc.)
- IBM DB2 Certification or willingness to obtain
Procom Consultants Group Ltd. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is sometimes described as fair for entry-level or certain roles and markets, and feedback suggests pay can be acceptable as a starting point. Some employees view the overall package as decent depending on location and job type.
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Flexible Benefits — Employer materials highlight offerings like hybrid-work options and wellness support, and feedback suggests certain salaried positions may access a reasonably structured package. Coverage can be suitable for eligible permanent roles when plan specifics align with individual needs.
Procom Consultants Group Ltd. Insights
What We Do
Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada, and one of North America's leading staffing and contract workforce services providers. The company specializes in connecting IT talent with opportunity, delivering flexible IT staffing solutions and professional services to help organizations overcome technology gaps and drive transformation.
