Lead-Application Operations

Job description

Db2 PureScale Storage Specialist

You will:

• Support the implementation, installation, configuration, and maintenance of IBM Storage Scale / GPFS within DB2 PureScale environments.
• Ensure data availability, security, and performance optimization, assisting in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Develop and implement custom solutions for database cloning, disaster recovery (DR), and performance enhancements.
• Adjust IBM Storage Scale / GPFS settings to optimize DB2 PureScale performance.
• Monitor IBM Storage Scale / GPFS, identifying and resolving potential issues proactively.
• Evaluate GPFS impact on DB2 performance and maintenance, ensuring optimal system efficiency.
• Provide expert-level guidance, ideally backed by official authority (e.g., IBM best practices).

Your skills:

• Strong knowledge of IBM Storage Scale / GPFS and its integration with DB2 PureScale.
• Expertise in both Db2-managed and native GPFS installations.
• Hands-on experience with IBM Storage Scale / GPFS in DB2 PureScale environments (preferred).
• Solid understanding of storage systems, networking, and Linux administration.
• Ability to resolve NSD name assignment issues in Db2 installations.
• Familiarity with STANZA files in GPFS and Db2 PureScale environments.
• Proficiency with encapsulated SSH and SCP commands in Db2 environments.
• Deep understanding of GPFS features like AFM (Active File Management) in relation to Db2.
• Experience in tuning and adjusting IBM Storage Scale / GPFS for performance optimization.
• Practical experience in monitoring and troubleshooting IBM Storage Scale / GPFS.

Your benefits:

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad

• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location)

• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered

• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach

About Allianz Technology

Allianz Technology is the global IT service provider for Allianz and delivers IT solutions that drive the digitalization of the Group. With more than 13,000 employees located in 22 countries around the globe, Allianz Technology works together with other Allianz entities in pioneering the digitalization of the financial services industry.

We oversee the full digitalization spectrum – from one of the industry’s largest IT infrastructure projects that includes data centers, networking and security, to application platforms that span from workplace services to digital interaction. In short, we deliver full-scale, end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age.

D&I statement

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the working environment. We are interested in your strengths and experience. We welcome all applications from all people regardless of gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, age, nationality, religion, disability, or philosophy of life.

Join us. Let´s care for tomorrow.

You. IT

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.