Senior Systems Programmer (DB2)

JOB TITLE: Senior Systems Programmer (DB2)

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: DOJ Justice Management Division (JMD)

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Position; Government contractor supporting DOJ JMD

LOCATION: Remote

POSITION TIMING: Position requires DOJ Public Trust clearance; candidate can start once complete (4-6 weeks)

BENEFITS: Health, Dental and Vision, 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 11 Paid Federal Holidays, PTO, education reimbursement

ITC Federal is an information technology and consulting company focused on servicing the needs of the Federal Government. ITC's mission is to apply earned expertise in information technology and information assurance/security to assist this client in achieving its mission. ITC is located in Fairfax, VA and offers outstanding compensation and benefits plan and a challenging and rewarding professional work environment.

We are seeking a versatile z/OS Senior Systems Programmer skilled in the IBM DB2 area. This position requires the ability to plan, install, configure, customize and maintain multiple DB2 subsystems and various other DB2 related software in a multi-LPAR, multi-site environment. DB2 knowledge should include the ability to upgrade several existing DB2 subsystems to a supported release. These tasks include verifying coexistence maintenance, establishing upgrade and fallback procedures, preparing/executing the installation and ensuring functionality with other subsystems and applications. The Sr. Systems DB2 Programmer must also be able to provide on-call services after normal working hours to respond to issues or to implement configuration changes.

Installation and customization of IBM DB2 software and subsystems.
• Implementation and maintenance of DB2 subsystems across several LPARs.
• Installation and customization of DB2-related software to include QMF and DB2 Administration Tools.
• Ability to monitor the DB2 subsystems using BMC to improve performance and to diagnose and resolve problems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and provide follow-up support to various customer organizations
• Respond to issues generated from the Helpdesk, Operations, and Applications staff
• Participate in disaster recovery procedures.
• Create and maintain system policies and user documentation.

• Proficient with IBM z/OS installation tools to include SMP/E, z/OSMF, PDO, etc.
• 7+ years of professional experience, required
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or four years of additional experience
• Experience in the implementation, maintenance and management of DB2 software and subsystems
• Knowledge and experience in UNIX Systems Services under z/OS

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with SQL and SPUFI
• Familiarity with z/OS Security product CA
• Knowledge and experience with other IBM products such as CICS and Websphere

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Candidate must be able to function in general office environment.

ITC Federal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and will not discriminate against any application for employment on the basis of age, race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, disability, or sex including pregnancy and childbirth or related medical condition or on any other basis prohibited by law.