Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ Months
Visa: USC/GC/GC-EAD only
Mode of Interview: Virtual
About the Role
Delta Airlines is looking for a Sr. Database Administrator (DBA) to join their IT team. The role focuses on managing, optimizing, and supporting mainframe database systems to ensure high performance, reliability, and compliance. This is a long-term consulting role with opportunities to work on transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain IBM DB2 databases on z/OS mainframe.
- Create and manage database objects (tables, indexes, table spaces).
- Perform data operations (loading, unloading, reorganizing) using DB2 utilities.
- Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Monitor and tune database performance to resolve bottlenecks.
- Use tools like RUNSTATS for database statistics and query optimization.
- Collaborate with application teams to design schema changes and new features.
- Provide guidance on database technologies and enhancements.
- Oversee external DBA/system programming teams during installations and upgrades.
- Ensure compliance with audits (SOX) and data security best practices.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing.
- Stay updated on new database features and lifecycle changes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years’ experience with z/Db2, IMS DB/DC, and/or ADABAS.
- Strong expertise in IBM DB2 administration on z/OS mainframe.
- Experience with replication tools (e.g., IBM IIDR).
- Knowledge of zConnect Enterprise Edition (zCEE) API framework.
- Proficiency in SQL, indexing, partitioning, data sharing, and tuning.
- Hands-on with JCL (Job Control Language) and mainframe OS concepts.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in database security, backups, recovery, and DR planning.
- Certifications in DB2 or mainframe database technologies.
- Familiarity with service level management and vendor coordination.
- Experience managing software upgrades and conversions.
- Strong collaboration skills with internal and external teams.
- Flexibility to provide on-call production support.
Top Skills
What We Do
Alasus Technologies is a well-known and reputable IT company based in the United Arab Emirates. We specialize in delivering top-notch IT services and software development solutions to businesses of all sizes and across a wide range of industries. With a team of experienced and highly skilled professionals, we offer a comprehensive range of IT services, including CRM implementation, dynamics 365 implementation, digital marketing, ecommerce, mobile app development, open source development, UI/UX design, and web development services.
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