IMS Database Specialist

Shape Your Future with Us; München; Remote; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in managed services is hiring an experienced IMS Database Management Specialist to oversee IBM IMS databases. The role involves performance tuning, security management, and ensuring optimal database availability. If you excel in problem-solving and communication, and have a strong IMS background, we want you on our team.

Qualifikationen

• Strong experience with IBM IMS Database Manager (IMS DB).
• Knowledge of hierarchical database structures and management.
• Experience with z/OS operating system and mainframe environments.

Aufgaben

• Manage and maintain IBM IMS Database Manager (IMS DB) environments.
• Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies.
• Implement security measures and access controls for IMS databases.

Kenntnisse

IMS Database Management

Hierarchical Database Structures

Transaction Processing

Database Performance Tuning

Security Best Practices

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Jobbeschreibung

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Location: Remote / EU-based
Start Date: Q2 2025
Contract Type: Freelance / Full-time
Languages: English (Fluent)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced IMS Database Management Specialist to provide managed services for our IBM Information Management System (IMS) database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in IMS DB, hierarchical database structures, and transaction processing to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security of our mission-critical IMS systems.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain IBM IMS Database Manager (IMS DB) environments

Monitor database performance and implement optimization strategies

Configure and administer hierarchical database structures

Perform routine maintenance, backups, and recovery procedures

Implement security measures and access controls for IMS databases

Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues

Support database migrations and upgrades

Develop and maintain documentation for IMS database operations

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business requirements

Provide 24/7 monitoring and support for critical database systems

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience with IBM IMS Database Manager (IMS DB)

Knowledge of hierarchical database structures and management

Experience with z/OS operating system and mainframe environments

Understanding of IMS transaction processing concepts

Familiarity with IMS database types (Full Function, Fast Path, HALDB)

Experience with database performance tuning and optimization

Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures for IMS databases

Understanding of security best practices for database management

Experience with managed services or infrastructure management services

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Strong communication and documentation skills

Customer-oriented service mindset

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Proactive approach to database management and monitoring

If you are an experienced IMS database professional passionate about providing high-quality managed services and ensuring optimal database performance, we'd love to hear from you.