Mainframe Database - W2 Only

Saransh Inc; Plano (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saransh Inc is seeking a Senior Mainframe Database Specialist in Plano, TX (remote ok) to manage zOS environments and ISV integrations.

The role requires 12+ years of professional work as a Mainframe System Programmer, with expertise in DB2, IMS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, and SMP/E.

You will oversee IBM Utilities, IEBCOPY/IEBGENER, REXX, and upgrades for DB2 and IMS, ensuring smooth installations and maintenance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.
• Proficient in DB2 and IMS database management and utilities.
• Experience with SMP/E and ISV product installation and upgrades.

Skills

Mainframe expertise

z/OS experience

JCL/IBM Utilities

DB2 Administration

IMS Administration

SMP/E installations

TSO/ISPF

Rexx/CLIST

IEBCOPY/IEBGENER

Roadmapping/upgrades planning

Tools

CA Broadcom

ISV software installation

IBM Utilities

Job description

Role

Mainframe Database

Location

Plano, TX preferred - Remote ok

Contract Type

W2 Position

Experience level

12+ years of professional work experience as a Mainframe System Programmer in zOS & ISVs.

Technical key skills (Mandatory skills)

• SOX
• IMS Administration (app DBA)
• TSO/ISPF
• DB2 Administration
• IEBCOPY
• IEBGENER
• REXX
• CA Broadcom
• CLIST
• ISV
• Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE Installation of ISV products)
• Expertise in IBM and Broadcom Software product Install and Upgrades
• Mastery of DB2 and IMS Database management and utilities
• DB2 V12 upgrades or later
• IMS V15.5 upgrades or later
• Fluent in JCL and IBM Utilities (IEBGENER/IEBCOPY/AMASPZAP/DFDSS)
• ISPF/TSO and other basic
• Basic knowledge of REXX/CLIST
• Designing project plan (upgrades, maintenance, decom) with task list for all stakeholders and communicating the timelines with delivery and customer.
• Formulate roadmaps with all pre-requisites to achieve a project completion.