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Since 1984, Request Technology has been successfully placing thousands of people in rewarding IT positions throughout the United States. How?

Experience is the key. REQUEST's executive recruiters are established Associates, each with years of in-depth recruiting experience, many of whom have practical industry experience. They stay abreast of trends -- which offer you extensive knowledge of what's going on in the field.

At REQUEST, our recruiters also partner with our clients - which include Fortune 500 companies as well as ambitious entrepreneurial businesses whose growth and success offer exciting opportunities. Our clients invest significant resources while providing their employees with the latest technologies resulting in development and career advancement. With each engagement we gain a detailed understanding of the environment and needs of the position allowing us to be sensitive to the types of personalities and skill sets that will find our clients' organizations fulfilling.

In fact, today many of our client contacts are people we've placed. They trust and respect us -- which means we're able to work directly with the people most interested in finding the right candidate. In other words, we really take the time to get to know our clients, their organizations and we will take the time to get to know you, your goals, your area of expertise and your personal style - all the unique qualities that determine your level of job satisfaction. Then, you will be assured that an interview that REQUEST arranges is truly a viable opportunity to move you forward in your career.

With REQUEST, you have an edge in the marketplace -- an advocate on your behalf who will ensure your unique skills are rewarded appropriately. That's how we successfully fill over 80 percent of our positions.

If you are ready to move your career in a new direction please respond via our website, fax, or give us a call. We want each person we work with to feel confident about our clients, their future, and us!

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Great Fortune 500 Company, located in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, is currently seeking a DB2 Systems Programmer on mainframe. Candidate requires an expert knowledge of DB2 on zOS mainly, and zLINUX operating systems is preferred. Experience with other database formats such as IMS, Adabas, Natural, Datacom, Oracle and IDMS is advantageous. The DB SP must be able to support DB2 from a systems* standpoint from the ground up. Expert level knowledge of installing, maintaining, monitoring and tuning DB2 subsystems on the mainframe is required; and some experience with the other databases is preferred. This DB SP must have an expert knowledge of different DB2 utilities and third party products for these database types. This SP must be able to ensure the environment is properly backed up, documented and supported. The ability to apply new software versions and releases, ongoing maintenance levels and emergency fixes is required. DB2 Data Sharing expertise is also needed. This SP must also be able to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally with clients. The DB SP must also be able to support Disaster Recovery exercises and procdures. This System Programmer must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks and establish priorities on an ongoing basis. The DB System Programmer must have experience dealing with multiple clients and environments at the same time.

Specific tasks include:

* Installation of new DB subsystems on the mainframe, and zLinux platforms.

* Keeping version, release and maintenance levels current.

* Monitoring and reporting on DB subsystems as to performance and reliability.

* Identifying, resolving and preventing DB subsystem problems.

* Design and implement database backup and recovery strategies.

* Provide professional guidance as to DB subsystem implementation and use.

* Working with the customer to plan and implement all changes.


Specific knowledge requirements:

* Expert DB system software knowledge

* zOS operating system knowledge

* zLINUX administrator skills

* Expert knowledge in the use of DB Utilities for the specified database types

* DB2 connect

* DB connectivity methods including all the various JDBC drivers

* SMP/E and ServerPac knowledge is required


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DB2 Systems Programmer

 

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