{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"957715751037bec09ec4fe77","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/957715751037bec09ec4fe77","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/957715751037bec09ec4fe77","title":"Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator","description":"HomeAboutAdaptive AIIndustriesConsulting Jobs PortalContact UsHomeAboutAdaptive AIIndustriesConsulting Jobs PortalContact UsJob DescriptionJob OverviewJob ID:J54618Job Title:Mainframe IMS Application Database AdministratorLocation:Austin, TXDuration:12 Months + ExtensionDomain Exposure:RetailClient:To Be Discussed LaterEmployment Type:W-2, 1099, C2CWork Authorization:US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, OtherView All JobsSimilar JobsLead Mainframe Systems Programmer - Charlotte, NCMainframe Developer - Alpharetta, GAMainframe Developer Technical Lead - Chicago, ILMainframe Developer - Austin, TXMainframe Engineer - Alpharetta, GAJob Title: Mainframe IMS Application Database AdministratorLocation: Austin, TXDuration: 12 Months + ExtensionBill Rate: $72/hour (C2C)Job Type: W-2, 1099, C2CClient: To Be Discussed LaterWork Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B, H4-EAD, OtherJob Description: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 platform7 years z/OS utilities and tools, including TSO, SYSVIEW and/or SDSF, JSF, IDCAMS, IEBGENER, and IEFBR145 years Mainframe IMS application database administration5 years DBRC and forward recoveries5 years Batch and CICS COBOL, IMS programming, and problem resolution5 years Developing and troubleshooting complex JCL5 years JCL, CICS, VSAM, and TSO2 years Writing, analyzing, and debugging REXX programs on z/OS2 years IMS HAL databases2 years IMS CatalogPreferred 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.Apply NowEqual Opportunity EmployerWe 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. 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