Mainframe IMS DB2 DBA

New York, New York

The Brixton Group, Inc.

Duration: 6+ months
Compensation: $50-60/hr
Location: 100% REMOTE

Responsibilities:

Install, implement, test, and tune DB2 and IMS DB and DC systems.
Maintain and tune backup-recovery processes for DB2 and IMS DR.
Administer IMS system using consoles, JCL, DL/I, backup, and reorg.
Manage and maintain IBM DB2 databases, ensuring availability, security, and performance.
Responsible for SDLC, PSB generation, copybooks, templates, Message Format Service (MFS), DBRC, and IMS control/message regions
Work with DB monitoring tools.
Hands-on knowledge of SMP/E to install, maintain, test, and configure base IMS system libraries.
Configure and maintain IMS data sharing across multiple Sysplex environments.
Manage and maintain IBM IMS databases, ensuring availability, security, and performance.
Proficient skills in z/OS, CICS, JCL, CLIST/REXX.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.
Collaborate with the development team to ensure database solutions are integrated with applications.
Perform database backups, restores, and disaster recovery procedures.
Monitor database performance and tune as necessary to optimize performance.
Experienced in Service Management, Service Delivery, Incident Response, Problem Management, and Change Management to support a live production environment 24/7.

Qualifications:

Minimum 8 years of experience as an IBM DB2 and IMS DB System Administrator or in a similar role, working with IBM IMS database. architecture, administration, and performance tuning.
Hands-on working operations experience with mainframe DB2 database system administration.
Minimum 8 years of SMP/E experience including installation, maintaining, and configuring base DB2 and IMS system libraries.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Date Posted: 05 May 2025