Mainframe DB2/IMS Database Administrator

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Job Category

Technology

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$111,600.00 - $184,200.00

Target Openings

1

What Is the Opportunity?

Under general supervision, plans at an operational level designing and developing databases interfacing with appropriate customers, management and technical resources. Facilitates and/or participates in the design, development, and implementation of large, complex database systems supporting one or more business and/or technology areas. Develops, manages and implements appropriate solutions that may involve multiple platforms, databases, software/hardware, technologies and tools. Strong ability to multi-task in an environment of changing priorities. May direct project staff in the development and implementation of database systems in support of business requirements. This job may manage or lead others.

What Will You Do?

• Evaluates systems specifications regarding customer requirements, transforming business specifications into cost-effective, technically correct database solutions.
• Prioritizes work and manages projects within established budget objectives and customer priorities.
• Responsible for establishing and managing to quality control and security protocols relative to database security.
• Provides the division, department and business area management with timely and accurate information regarding the status and performance of the assigned project(s).
• Advocates the use of database technology to develop and/or redesign business applications.
• Builds, leverages, and maintains effective alliances across technical and business community.
• Facilitates interactions with customers to achieve efficient, effective results with respect to database development and enhancement.
• Multi-tasks and prioritizes in accordance with business priorities and production availability requirements.
• Supports one or more business units.
• Responsibilities are assigned in accordance with business client priorities.
• Results are reviewed with next level manager for clarification and direction before proceeding.
• This job may manage or lead others.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Education:
• Bachelors degree preferred in in Technology or a similar field (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Knowledge:
• Has thorough working knowledge of all tools and techniques required for area(s) of responsibility and a thorough understanding of the business that the assigned projects are supporting.
• Able to leverage this understanding of the business and systems environment to develop appropriate and timely solutions to daily issues.
• Has conceptual knowledge of varying technologies and the ability to make decisions based on that knowledge.
• Has thorough understanding of project staff roles, abilities and provides input to assess performance and development needs.
• Business Knowledge & Partnership:
• Creates an atmosphere where business partner's issues are dealt with in a professional and timely manner.
• Suggests solutions that make sense and optimize the value of assigned projects.
• Able to communicate openly and effectively in a manner consistent with the audience.
• Recognizes the importance of superior quality in providing a competitive edge.
• Ensures that reports are precise, timely and accurate.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making:
• Demonstrates sound analytical and diagnostic skills dealing with issues that are loosely defined and where information is available but must be further manipulated.
• Once decisions are made, is able to follow and direct action to implement intended results.
• Able to openly and directly confront conflict unti