Mainframe IMS DBA Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
Tallo's Job Summary: Client is seeking a Mainframe IMS DBA with 10-12 years of experience for a 12+ month contract in various locations. Responsibilities include installing, maintaining, and upgrading IMS system software, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with IT teams for integration. Proficiency in IMS system software, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and ITIL processes is required.
Job Description
Mainframe IMS DBA
Duration:
12+
Months Location:
Atlanta, GA or Austin, TX or Cincinnati, OH or Columbus, OH or Dallas, TX or Nashville, TN or Philadelphia, PA or St. Petersburg, FL
Job Description:
Client needs IMS or DB2 Mainframe admin profile – the immediate requirement is someone with good IMS Apps DBA skills
Responsibilities/Requirements:
Install, maintain, and upgrade IMS system software and related program products.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in the IMS environment, including database and transaction management.
Perform system performance analysis and tuning to ensure optimal operation.
Plan and execute disaster recovery procedures, including various IMS restarts (COLD/WARM/ERE).
Manage IMS database organization, including defining and adding transactions and programs.
Conduct health checks, analysis, and system monitoring using tools like SYSVIEW and SMP/E.
Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration with subsystems like Db2, CICS, and network VTAM/IP.
Maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
Implement and manage security configurations for IMS systems.
Required Skills:
10-12 years of hands-on experience with IMS system software on z/OS.
Proficiency in tools like JCL, TSO/ISPF, SMP/E, and IMS monitoring tools.
Strong knowledge of IMS database recovery control (DBRC), logging, and control blocks (DBDs, PSBs, ACBs).
Familiarity with ITIL processes for incident, problem, and change management.
Expertise in debugging and diagnosing system and utility software issues.
Experience with IMS Sysplex and data-sharing environments.
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Dice Id:
10212185
Position Id:
8650280
