Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator

Ethereum Technologies LLC; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 82.000 - 117.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Ethereum Technologies in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator to support legacy IMS systems and a transformation team. The role requires administering IMS databases across development, test, and production, with emphasis on performance, backups, and recoveries.

Responsibilities include using DBRC and RECON tools for recoveries, managing IMS definitions, and supporting COBOL/JCL batch jobs. Security, reliability, and DR testing are key priorities.

Qualificações

• 7 years IBM z/OS systems platform.
• 7 years z/OS utilities and tools (TSO, SDSF, JSF, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, IEFBR14).
• 5 years Mainframe IMS application database administration.
• 5 years DBRC and forward recoveries.
• 5 years Batch and CICS COBOL, IMS programming and problem resolution.
• 5 years Developing and troubleshooting complex JCL.
• 5 years JCL, CICS, VSAM, and TSO.
• 2 years Writing, analyzing, and debugging REXX on z/OS.
• 2 years IMS HAL databases.
• 2 years IMS Catalog.

Responsabilidades

• Administer IMS databases on z/OS, including performance tuning, security monitoring, backups, recoveries, and database reorganizations.
• Use DBRC, RECON data sets, and LIST reports to perform forward and point-in-time recoveries, troubleshoot production abends, and resolve test issues.
• Create and maintain IMS database definitions. Refresh development and test databases from production backups as requested.
• Support application deployments, production control jobs, and mainframe job scheduling. Provide after-hours support for nightly COBOL and JCL batch jobs.
• Coordinate mainframe software upgrades and disaster recovery testing with the state’s Data Center Services vendor.

Conhecimentos

IMS DBA

CICS COBOL

JCL

VSAM

REXX on z/OS

z/OS systems

DBRC recoveries

Ferramentas

TSO

SDSF

JSF

IDCAMS

IEBGENER

IEFBR14

ISPF

ISMF

DBRC

Descrição da vaga

Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator

Location:

Austin, TX

Duration:

12Months+ Extension

Domain Exposure:

Retail

Client:

To Be Discussed Later

Employment Type:

W-2, 1099, C2C

Work Authorization:

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Job Title: Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: 12 Months + Extension

Bill Rate: $72/hour (C2C)

Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2C

Client: To Be Discussed Later

Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, Other

Client is seeking a hands-on IMS Application DBA to support its legacy mainframe systems and mainframe transformation team. The DBA will administer IMS application databases across development, acceptance testing, and production. Hands-on IMS database administration is essential. DB2 DBA experience alone does not qualify.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer IMS databases on z/OS, including performance tuning, security monitoring, backups, recoveries, and database reorganizations.
• Use DBRC, RECON data sets, and LIST reports to perform forward and point-in-time recoveries, troubleshoot production abends, and resolve test issues.
• Create and maintain IMS database definitions. Refresh development and test databases from production backups as requested.
• Support application deployments, production control jobs, and mainframe job scheduling. Provide after-hours support for nightly COBOL and JCL batch jobs.
• Coordinate mainframe software upgrades and disaster recovery testing with the state’s Data Center Services vendor.

Minimum Experience

• 7 years IBM z/OS systems platform
• 7 years z/OS utilities and tools, including TSO, SYSVIEW and/or SDSF, JSF, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, and IEFBR14
• 5 years Mainframe IMS application database administration
• 5 years DBRC and forward recoveries
• 5 years Batch and CICS COBOL, IMS programming, and problem resolution
• 5 years Developing and troubleshooting complex JCL
• 5 years JCL, CICS, VSAM, and TSO
• 2 years Writing, analyzing, and debugging REXX programs on z/OS
• 2 years IMS HAL databases
• 2 years IMS Catalog

Preferred Experience

• 5 years: Top Secret setup, administration, and reporting.
• 3+ years each: ISPF panels, skeletons, and REXX code, plus ISMF storage functions.
• 2 years: Mainframe printer assignments, including IP PrintWay.
• Batch SFTP and FTPS, Informatica PowerExchange for change data capture using IMS or VSAM datasets, and logically related IMS application databases.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.