Mainframe IMS Application DBA

Experis; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Allow

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Business Travel Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis is seeking a Mainframe IMS Application DBA to join a hybrid team in Phoenix, AZ. You will manage IMS databases in a high-availability enterprise setting, ensuring data integrity, performance, and successful backups and recovery.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of IMS DBA experience on z/OS with Sysplexed Data Sharing, strong JCL/TSO/ISPF/SDSF/REXX skills, and a collaborative mindset to support migrations and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of DBA experience supporting IMS databases in a z/OS environment with Sysplexed Data Sharing.
• Strong knowledge of Full Function, Fast Path, and HALDB databases, including secondary indexing and logical relationships.
• Hands-on experience with IMS utilities, database monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, REXX, and batch/online IMS environments.
• Experience with database recovery, abend resolution, and data integrity issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support IMS database environments in a high-availability enterprise setting.
• Design, support, and optimize IMS database performance and data integrity.
• Perform backup, recovery, and reorganization activities for mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with application development, system programming, and operations teams to ensure seamless database operations.
• Participate in complex database projects, including migrations and infrastructure support using emerging methodologies.

Skills

IMS DB Administration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

z/OS experience

Tools

JCL

TSO/ISPF

SDSF

REXX

Job description

Our client, a leader in enterprise technology solutions, is seeking a Mainframe IMS Application DBA to join their team. As a Mainframe IMS Application DBA, you will be part of the Database Management Department supporting the IMS Database Administration team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Mainframe IMS Application DBA

Location: Hybrid in Phoenix, Arizona

Contract on W2

What's the Job?

• Manage and support IMS database environments in a high-availability enterprise setting.
• Design, support, and optimize IMS database performance and data integrity.
• Perform backup, recovery, and reorganization activities for mission-critical applications.
• Collaborate with application development, system programming, and operations teams to ensure seamless database operations.
• Participate in complex database projects, including migrations and infrastructure support using emerging methodologies.

What's Needed?

• Minimum of 7 years of DBA experience supporting IMS databases in a z/OS environment with Sysplexed Data Sharing.
• Strong knowledge of Full Function, Fast Path, and HALDB databases, including secondary indexing and logical relationships.
• Hands-on experience with IMS utilities, database monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, REXX, and batch/online IMS environments.
• Experience with database recovery, abend resolution, and data integrity issues.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative enterprise environment.
• Engagement in challenging projects that enhance your technical expertise.
• Collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion.
• Access to professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your skills and experience.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.