Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator

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

Resumo da vaga

Valiant Technologies LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator to support legacy mainframe systems and the transformation team. The role administers IMS databases on z/OS across development, QA, and production, focusing on performance, recoveries, and security.

You will manage backups, forward/reverse recoveries with DBRC, coordinate upgrades with the Data Center vendor, and provide after-hours support for COBOL/JCL batch jobs.

Qualificações

• 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

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 administration

z/OS expertise

Batch & COBOL

JCL development

REXX scripting

Ferramentas

TSO

SYSVIEW

SDSF

JSF

IDCAMS

IEBGENER

IEFBR14

ISPF

ISMF

REXX

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.