Systems Engineer II
Thermo Fisher ScientificSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- Expertise in Mainframe DB2 subsystem maintenance, including procs, JCL, backups, reorgs, and system catalog/directory management
- Proficiency in DB2 installation, upgrades, and application of PTFs/HIPER PTFs on test/production systems
- Knowledge of DSNZPARM parameters, system tuning, bufferpool management, and performance monitoring
- Experience with complex DB2 configurations for SYSPLEX and DataSharing environments
- Skills in DB2 security enforcement, data security audits, and audit conformance
- Ability to lead complex projects, including upgrades and client-driven initiatives
- Expertise in Mainframe MQSeries subsystem maintenance, including procs, JCL, and backups
- Proficiency in MQSeries installation, upgrades, pageset configuration, channel allocation, buffer pools, and security rules
- Knowledge of MQSeries PTF application, security enforcement, network connectivity, and distributed queue management
- Experience with disaster recovery setup and drills for DB2 and MQSeries components
- Availability for 24x7 on-call rotation support
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment with in-office days in Toronto
Responsibilities
- Maintain DB2 subsystem procs and JCL
- Execute backups of DB2 system catalog and directory files with reorgs
- Perform basic change management (ticketing, opening/closing changes)
- Conduct data security audits (collect evidence, correct non-compliances)
- Install and upgrade DB2 subsystems and related sub-products
- Apply preventative/corrective maintenance PTFs and HIPER PTFs
- Enforce DB2 security and audit conformance
- Perform disaster recovery drill exercises
- Tune systems, review memory/resource consumption, and manage bufferpools
- Interface with change support, vendor support, and automation teams
- Develop complex DB2 configurations for SYSPLEX and DataSharing
- Lead complex projects (upgrades, client/internal deliverables)
- Maintain MQSeries subsystem procs and JCL
- Backup MQSeries system components
- Perform basic change management for MQSeries
- Conduct data security audits for MQSeries
- Create/install new MQSeries subsystems and sub-products; upgrade existing ones
- Define/configure MQ pagesets, storage classes, channels, buffer pools, and security rules
- Apply MQSeries PTFs/HIPER PTFs
- Enforce MQSeries security and audit conformance
- Install network connectivity on Mainframe side
- Set up disaster recovery for MQSeries pagesets, logs, etc
- Support MQSeries Distributed Queue Management
Skills
DB2
MQ
JCL
DSNZPARM
SYSPLEX
Data Sharing
Buffer Pools
PTF
HIPER PTF
Disaster Recovery
DXC Technology
IT services for enterprise modernization and management
About DXC Technology
DXC Technology provides IT services to large enterprises, focusing on modernizing their critical systems and operations. The company uses the Enterprise Technology Stack to enhance IT infrastructure, optimize data architectures, and ensure security across various cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid. DXC operates on a contractual basis, offering consulting, system integration, and managed services to help clients improve their IT operations. What sets DXC apart from competitors is its strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and corporate responsibility, which has earned it recognition as one of the Most Responsible Companies. The goal of DXC Technology is to be a trusted partner for enterprises, helping them achieve scalable and secure IT solutions while promoting inclusion and diversity within its workforce.
McLean, VirginiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$14.6MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees
