The Mainframe Database Technical Lead is responsible for a range of RDBMS that are the responsibility of the Database Operations team, provide the following:

• Advice and guidance to the DB Operations team and to Service Operations Branch management on a broad range of database subject matter.
• Support for the migration of the SAP workloads from Oracle to Db2 on Z/OS.
• Support for the rollout of the IBM Mainframe tool set for maintenance and monitoring of the DB2 Z/OS environment.
• Planning and preparation for software currency on the Db2 Z/OS platform.
• Advice and support in the implementation of SAP recommendations for Db2 Z/OS.
• Production support, including deep analysis of Db2 Z/OS performance issues.
• Consultation with SAP Operations, applications teams and other technical areas.
• Consultation with Vendor representatives including IBM and SAP on best practices for interoperability.
• Advice and implementation of system parameter changes to support both legacy and SAP database systems.
• A deep understanding of MCA, OVA, CSP and Centrelink applications and assistance to other teams in problem identification and resolution.
• Management of the change process using Service Manager; Cost recovery for effort against project deliverables.
• Development of team capabilities and documentation.
• Guidance, coaching and mentoring of other staff, particularly with respect to technical specialties.
• Development and implementation of deliverables outlined in the teamwork plans.
• Assistance with resource planning and identifying staff training needs.
• Research and analysis into inefficiencies and the provision of recommendations on optimal practices to colleagues and management.
• Notification or impact assessment, or other information to stakeholders or management, as appropriate