Mainframe DBA

Davita Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Davita Inc. is seeking a Mainframe Datacom Database Admin to enhance their IT services. The role involves resolving software issues, managing incidents, and mentoring junior staff while utilizing Agile methodologies. Candidates should have extensive experience in Datacom along with effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

401k matches

Continuing education and tuition assistance

Healthcare benefits and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Datacom Technology performing DBA duties.
• Must have current Security+ certification.
• Ability to provide quality client support.

Responsibilities

• Debug system software problems and communicate with Tech Support.
• Lead incident management efforts.
• Support career growth of junior members.

Skills

Effective problem determination

Excellent communication skills

Agile Practices

Education

BS degree

Tools

Datacom

JCL

SQL

Job description

Mainframe DBA

Job ID

2025-27944

Category

Development

Location

US-Remote

About DMI

DMI is a leading provider of digital services and technology solutions, headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. With a focus on end-to-end managed IT services, including managed mobility, cloud, cybersecurity, network operations, and application development, DMI supports public sector agencies and commercial enterprises around the globe. Recognized as a Top Workplace, DMI is committed to delivering secure, efcient, and cost-effective solutions that drive measurable results. Learn more at www.dminc.com

About the Opportunity

DMI, LLC is seeking a Mainframe Datacom Database Admin to join us.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Debug system software problems and communicate with Tech Support to resolve these problems.
• Take lead during incidents and drive incident management effort to restore service and lead postmortem discussions and actions.
• Support the career growth of junior members by providing technical guidance & mentoring.
• Participate in Production on call support (24x7).
• Utilize Agile Framework to manage tasks and your workload
• Working knowledge of Datacom/DB architecture.
• DataDictionary - Maintain Datacom object definitions includes adding, changing, updating, and retiring objects:
• Database, Areas, Tables, Keys, and Elements.
• DataDictionary maintenance via online (DDOL) and/or batch.
• DataDictionary Utilities, DDBTGLM, DDUPDATE, DDRMFLM, and VLS files.
• Working knowledge of change impact and doing impact assessments - steps that must be completed after a changes to the dictionary are made.
• Understanding Copybooks and how they can be defined and used in a COBOL environment.
• Logging and Recovery, understand the LXX, the active log and the RXX the archive log and how to use them for forward and backward recovery.
• Understanding of the Dynamic System tables and how to query them via SQL queries.
• DB Utility DBUTLTY used to produce CXX reports, manage backup and recovery, perform 24x7 tools for on-line-area-moves (OAM), online reorgs of data, TM24 to move and reorganize data and remain on-line, TM24 used to add or remove data compressions without taking table offline.
• Understanding of Datacom Accounting tables and how to review data to assist programmers with tuning programs or problem solving.
• URTs - User Requirements Tables role in batch and on-line access.
• Understanding of basic problem solving, evaluating error conditions, and problem resolution
• Working knowledge/understanding of new Datacom enhancements for partitioning large tables, converting BDAM datasets to Linear VSAM to improve performance and resource usage, and using online area move to re-allocate datasets without taking them offline.
• CICS Service Facility
• Basic understanding of module DBCVTPR and its assembly
• Monitoring throughput via Sysview - this can be learned.
• Reviewing CICS output for problem solving and resolution.
• Basic understanding of Inter-Product Components (IPC)
• Programmer and Datacom System Support
• Ability to review customer requests and/or assistance with problem solving. Review failed job and assist with providing corrective measures.
• Ability to assist with tuning application code or assist with reducing run time for long running batch jobs.
• Mainframe Knowledge/Skills
• Working knowledge of JCL to run batch jobs, allocate and manage Datacom datasets, output files, etc.
• Ability to review job output to help resolve error conditions or problems.
• Understand DASD management for the Datacom environments.

Qualifications

Education and Years of Experience: BS and 5+ years of experience

Required Skills/Certifications:

• 5+ years in Datacom Technology performing Datacom DBA and/or Database Engineering duties. To include knowledge of Mainframe internals like SMP/E, TSO/E, ISPF/PDF, JCL, z/OS Utilities, etc.
• Effective problem determination and resolution skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills with the ability to influence
• Demonstrated change management skills
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, and demonstrated ability to provide quality client support
• Experience with Agile Practices and Agile Service Management a plus
• Must have current Security+

Additional Requirements: Must have a Secret Clearance.

Min Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen

Physical Requirements: No Physical requirement needed for this position.

Location: Remote, US

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Working at DMI

DMI is a diverse, prosperous, and rewarding place to work. Being part of the DMI family means we care about your wellbeing. As such, we offer a variety of perks and benefits that help meet various interests and needs, while still having the opportunity to work directly with a number of our award-winning, Fortune 1000 clients. The following categories make up your DMI wellbeing:

• Convenience/Concierge - Virtual visits through health insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, discount tickets for movies, travel, and many other items to provide convenience.
• Development - Annual performance management, continuing education, and tuition assistance, internal job opportunities along with career enrichment and advancement to help each employee with their professional and personal development.
• Financial - Generous 401k matches both pre-tax and post-tax (ROTH) contributions along with financial wellness education, EAP, Life Insurance and Disability help provide financial stability for each DMI employee.
• Recognition - Great achievements do not go unnoticed by DMI through Annual Awards ceremony, service anniversaries, peer-to-peer acknowledgment, employee referral bonuses.
• Wellness - Healthcare benefits, Wellness programs, Flu Shots, Biometric screenings, and several other wellness options.

Employees are valued for their talents and contributions. We all take pride in helping our customers achieve their goals, which in turn contributes to the overall success of the company.

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