Mainframe IMS DBA - z/OS Performance & DR (Austin)

Quantum Technologies LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator for a 12-month engagement with extension potential. The role administers IMS databases on z/OS across development, testing and production, focusing on performance tuning, backups, recoveries, and batch scheduling.

DBRC forward recoveries, RECON usage, and ISMF/TSO tooling are key. The candidate will collaborate with the transformation team to support mainframe upgrades and disaster

Qualifications

• 7 years IBM z/OS platform experience.
• 5 years IMS application database administration.
• Experience with DBRC and forward recoveries.
• Hands-on IMS database administration required; DB2 alone is not sufficient.

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.

Skills

IMS DBA

z/OS expertise

JCL

COBOL

CICS

VSAM

DBRC recoveries

REXX on z/OS

TSO / SDSF

Tools

SYSVIEW

SDSF

IDCAMS

IEBGENER

ISPF

Job description

Quantum Technologies. LLC in Austin, TX is seeking a hands-on Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator for a 12-month engagement with extension potential. The role administers IMS databases on z/OS across development, testing and production, focusing on performance tuning, backups, recoveries, and batch scheduling.

DBRC forward recoveries, RECON usage, and ISMF/TSO tooling are key. The candidate will collaborate with the transformation team to support mainframe upgrades and disaster