Datastage Administrator

Job Description

Level 3
Job Description:

Shell scripting & python scripting is a must have skill

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DATASTAGE ADMINISTRATOR:
* Experience with IBM InfoSphere installation and support guides that are consistent with IT security policy.
* Providing end to end support on all IBM InfoSphere products related issues.
* Developing new tools and processes to ensure effective use of DataStage product.
* The position will also be responsible for administrating and maintaining a DataStage shared environment across multiple domains.
* This includes:
– Designing and re-sizing the environment based on project needs.
– Installing patches when required.
– Monitoring and ensure the optimal usage and efficient performance of the infrastructure.
* The position will work with many application administrators and development teams to ensure shared environment resources are optimally utilized.

JOB EXPERIENCE FOR DATASTAGE ADMINISTRATOR:
* Provide infrastructure operations support and administration of the 11.5 and 11.7 DataStage environments. This includes setting up and testing new installations of DataStage, QualityStage and Information analyzer.
* Engineer and Install/OS upgrade Information Server product suite. Post install Configuration, various data sources configuration for the plug-ins, connectors as well as ODBC configurations.
* Document Runbooks for the installs/upgrades and Disaster Recovery plans etc…
Stop/Start Engine services, monitor logs, setting up Security, Create/Delete projects, assigning roles, project permissions, create/modify environmental parameters etc.
* Monitor the InfoSphere suite (Data Stage/Quality Stage) servers. Kill/assist release job locks, shared memory locks, hung processes etc…
* Apply fixes, patches and service packs as required. Ensure infrastructure and application stability through preventative maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing long term solutions.
* Capacity planning and generating forecast for new projects in the shared environment.
* Experience working with IBM support with ticketing to resolve technical challenges.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR DATASTAGE ADMINISTRATOR:
Preferred:
* Support and troubleshoot production incidents/problems, optimizing performance.
* Provide technical expertise and development support for the ETL development team.
* Good understanding of ETL Best Practices in design and implementation.
* Occasional weekend and after-hours work required to implement software/OS upgrades.

Bachelor’s Degree Required