Senior Database Security Specialist

In this Exiting field we are looking for a Senior Database Security Specialist - Db2 for z/OS * who will join our mainframe infrastructure team to collaborate with product developers & clients to understand COBOL-Db2 security mapping & recommend security mapping for Java-Db2 environments and enhance in-house Db2 test infrastructure., We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

General Skills

• Ability to collaborate and maintain good interpersonal relationships

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with capability to multi-task

• Good creativity & innovation with strong quality focus

• Show commitment to the team & its goals

• Adaptable & self-motivated with a willingness to learn new skills

• Very good communication skills in English

Technical Skills

• Expertise in Db2 for z/OS security aspects pertaining to COBOL-Db2 applications & Java-Db2 applications including local and remote data serving

• Good working experience with Db2 RACF security administration and implementation of “Trusted Context”.

• Expertise in application Db2 database administration including design, planning & implementation of various aspects of database management (physical structure, logical design, SQL tuning & performance)

• Solid experience in Db2 system programming (Db2 sysprog) including Db2 installation & version upgrades, RSU maintenance, installation & configuration of Db2 related products and Db2 system database administration

• Experienced in working with COBOL-Db2 and Java-Db2 mission critical applications in large customer environments under high security standards

• Open to collaborate and support clients, product developers & testers and product service & support staff

• Ability to understand customer’s COBOL-Db2 application environments and recommend system & security configurations for an equivalent Java-Db2 application environment

• Ability to create Db2 subsystems to simulate various Db2 security settings, typically present in large enterprises running COBOL-Db2 applications under high security standards

• Good understanding of Db2 SMF records, experience with Db2 performance reporting and tuning without dependency on tools

• Good knowledge in COBOL-Db2 and REXX programming

• Having additional knowledge of IMS Database Administration and COBOL-IMS DB programming will be an advantage

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution, but master’s degree is preferred

• 15+ years of experience in the above-mentioned topics

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Software AG’s Adabas database & Natural development platform are used by the world’s leading organizations to build and deploy high-performance, mission-critical applications for IBM Z , Linux and cloud. Governments and businesses (in finance, manufacturing, retail and more) tailor these applications to give their organization a distinct competitive advantage and optimize them to meet the most demanding operational service level agreements. With a pledge to innovate Adabas & Natural to 2050 and beyond, we ensure our customer’s mission-critical Adabas & Natural applications are Future ready. Now.