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COOLSOFT

Mainframe IMS Application DBA

Plano, TX · On-site

Mainframe IMS Application DBA The Role: We are seeking an experienced Mainframe IMS Application DBA (IMS DBA Analyst) to manage and support IMS database environments in a high-availability enterprise ...

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Mainframe IMS Application DBA

Phoenix, AZ

As a Mainframe IMS Application DBA, you will be part of the Database Support Department supporting the IMS Database Management team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills ...

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IMS/DB2 DBA

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

IMS/DB2 DBA MUST HAVE: 8+ years experience as a DB2 DBA Experience converting IMS database HDAM to PHDAM (partitioned) Experience migrating IMS database to DB2 database SMS file management experience ...

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Mainframe IMS Application DBA

Phoenix, AZ · Hybrid

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 ...

InterSources Inc

Mainframe DBA

Columbus, OH · On-site

They are seeking a Mainframe DBA to administer, design, implement, and support highly available and scalable Mainframe DB2 & IMS database solutions while ensuring optimal performance and integration.

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NJOIT - DB Mgr/Admin, DB2

Trenton, NJ · On-site

This role requires an experienced DB2 Database Administrator with some background as an IMS DBA. The individual will provide support for upgrading DB2 Version 10 to Version 11 The ideal candidate ...

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NJOIT - DB Mgr/Admin, DB2

Trenton, NJ

This role requires an experienced DB2 Database Administrator with some background as an IMS DBA. The individual will provide support for upgrading DB2 Version 10 to Version 11 The ideal candidate ...

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NJOIT - DB Mgr/Admin, DB2

Trenton, NJ · On-site

This role requires an experienced DB2 Database Administrator with some background as an IMS DBA. The individual will provide support for upgrading DB2 Version 10 to Version 11 The ideal candidate ...

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NJOIT - DB Mgr/Admin, DB2

Trenton, NJ

This role requires an experienced DB2 Database Administrator with some background as an IMS DBA. The individual will provide support for upgrading DB2 Version 10 to Version 11 The ideal candidate ...

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Mainframe IMS Admin

Plano, TX

Administer mainframe IMS database systems and supporting products. * Installing and configuration and fine-tuning Mainframe IMS Environments with debugging * and problem analysis. Essential Skills:

Nexgedia

Database Administrator

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Database Administrator Open positions: 4 Location: Hybrid - Toronto area - 2/3 days per week at the ... Maintain, administrate, tune performance of databases, e.g., IMS, DB2, Oracle, Microsoft Azure SQL ...

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Mainframe Database - W2 Only

Plano, TX · On-site

$47 - $60.50/hr

Name SOX IMS Administration(app DBA) TSO/ISPF DB2 Administration IEBCOPY IEBGENER REXX CA Broadcom CLIST ISV Technical key skills (Mandatory skills) Expertise in performing SMP/E and Non-SMPE ...

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Mainframe IMS Application DBA

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Plano, TX • On-site

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Mainframe IMS Application DBAThe Role:

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe IMS Application DBA (IMS DBA Analyst) to manage and support IMS database environments in a high-availability enterprise setting. This role is responsible for database design support, performance optimization, data integrity, and backup/recovery operations for mission-critical applications running on IBM z/OS.

* This role requires employees to live in or around the Phoenix, AZ area. You will be responsible to be onsite 3 days a week. We will consider candidates who are willing to relocate to the area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, and maintain IMS database environments (IMS DB)
  • Support and manage different IMS database types:
    • Full Function DB
    • Fast Path DB
    • HALDB (High Availability Large Databases)
  • Perform database administration activities:
    • Database definition, allocation, and dataset management
    • REORGs and space management to maintain performance
  • Manage IMS control structures:
    • DBD, PSB, ACB libraries, and IMS Catalog
  • Execute and support IMS utilities:
    • Load / Unload
    • Reorganization
    • Image Copy
    • Recovery utilities (e.g., DFSURGL0, DFSUICP0)
  • Monitor database performance and resolve issues:
    • Access path inefficiencies
    • Space constraints
    • Application-related data issues
    • Abends and data inconsistencies
  • Collaborate with:
    • Application development teams (DL/I access, database design)
    • IMS System Programmers (performance and tuning)
    • Operations teams (batch and online processing)
  • Participates in design, development and implementation of complex Databases or maintenance and support of the infrastructure supporting IMS databases, often using new technologies and emerging methodologies.
  • Manages multiple, moderately complex projects and may direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations. Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities as a team member or as an individual contributor.
  • Design technical solution to match business application requirements
  • Create process flow charts and related procedural documentation.
  • Perform database recovery of all types (Image Copy recovery, PIT recovery).
  • Provide independent application development support
  • Experience with Performance and Tunning
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum 7 years of DBA experience supporting IMS databases in a z/OS environment using Sysplexed Data Sharing. Must have knowledge of Full Function, Fast Path and HALDB databases using Secondary Indexing, Logical Relationships, Sparsing Routines (Assembler), Replication, Compression, Encryption. Database performance and tuning, Database monitoring and troubleshooting, Physical database design and build, Backup and recovery
  • Strong experience with IBM z/OS environment
  • Hands-on experience as IMS Application DBA (IMS DB)
  • Experience with IMS utilities and DB maintenance activities
  • Experience troubleshooting:
    • Database abends (Uxxx, S0Cxx)
    • Data corruption or integrity issues
  • Familiarity with:
    • JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, REXX
    • Batch and online IMS environments (IMS DB/DC)
    • IMS Database Administration Utilities, BMC utility and monitoring tools or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience integrating IMS with:
    • DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems
  • Experience with performance tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, MainView)
  • Exposure to IMS modernization (APIs, z/OS Connect)
  • Knowledge of scripting/automation (REXX)
  • Experience in large-scale IMS database migrations or consolidation
  • Exposure to data replication or data integration solutions
  • Experience in regulatory/compliance-driven environments (SOX, PCI, etc.)
  • Management procedures and/or tools (ISPW, Service Now). Experience with VISIO a plus.

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