IBM Mainframe DB2 System Administrator

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We have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional individual to work supporting one of our clients as an IBM System Administrator Key Responsibilities · IBM System Administrator - Programmer · Design and architect robust database infrastructure that supports high volume Medicare and Medicaid claims processing and payer workflows in a hybrid work model · Oversee system administration activities including installation configuration capacity planning and performance tuning to ensure reliable day shift operations · Provide guidance on database security controls access management and compliance practices aligned to healthcare regulations and payer industry standards · Drive optimization of data storage indexing and query performance to improve claims adjudication speed and accuracy for healthcare partners · Coordinate with application teams to translate business requirements from claims and payer processes into scalable and resilient infrastructure designs · Implement monitoring and alerting strategies for environments to proactively identify issues and minimize downtime impacting critical claims processing · Collaborate with cross functional teams to plan and execute upgrades migrations and patching with minimal disruption to day time business services · Evaluate and recommend tools automation approaches and standards that enhance operations reliability and efficiency within hybrid delivery models · Document infrastructure designs operational procedures and system configurations to ensure consistency traceability and effective knowledge sharing across teams · Assess capacity utilization and growth trends in environments to plan future infrastructure expansions that support evolving payer and claims workloads · Support incident investigation and root cause analysis for database related issues ensuring corrective actions improve system resilience and service quality · Engage with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategies with company goals enhancing healthcare data reliability and contributing to better outcomes for society · Champion best practices in database administration backup restoration and disaster recovery to safeguard critical healthcare claims data and payer information Qualifications: · Bring extensive experience in system administration including installation patching performance tuning backup and recovery within large enterprise settings · Demonstrate strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid claims lifecycles payer operations and healthcare transaction flows as applied to database architecture · Apply practical expertise in capacity planning monitoring and troubleshooting of environments to maintain stable and high performing infrastructure · Utilize understanding of healthcare data privacy and compliance expectations to design secure database solutions that protect sensitive member and provider information · Leverage experience working in hybrid models and day shift operations to coordinate effectively with distributed teams and align with business service windows · Show proven ability to collaborate with architects developers and operations personnel to convert complex claims requirements into implementable database solutions · Exhibit familiarity with enterprise infrastructure concepts such as high availability clustering storage management and disaster recovery in relation to systems · Display strong analytical and problem solving capabilities to diagnose performance bottlenecks and optimize configurations for mission critical payer platforms Why Cognizant? Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment We invest in people and their wellbeing. We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered. Igualdad de Empleo y Política de Acción Afirmativa: Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. 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