IMS Database Administrator (IMS DBA)

Overview

CTG is seeking an experienced IMS Database Administrator (IMS DBA) to support and maintain IBM IMS database environments within a large-scale enterprise mainframe infrastructure. This role is responsible for database administration, performance optimization, backup and recovery, troubleshooting, and production support for mission-critical applications running on IBM z/OS.

Location

Hybrid schedule based in the Phoenix, AZ metro area

Duration

6-month contract with option to convert after 6 months

Work Authorization

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Core Requirements
  • Strong IMS DB and IMS TM administration experience
  • IBM z/OS production support experience
  • IMS backup, recovery, and database reorganization expertise
  • JCL and mainframe utilities experience
  • Enterprise production troubleshooting and performance tuning experience
Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and support IBM IMS DB and IMS TM environments on IBM z/OS
  • Monitor IMS database performance, availability, storage utilization, and overall system health
  • Perform database tuning, reorganization, backup, recovery, and routine maintenance activities
  • Troubleshoot database issues, transaction failures, and performance bottlenecks in production environments
  • Support database upgrades, migrations, patching, and system enhancement initiatives
  • Develop and maintain operational procedures, standards, and technical documentation
  • Collaborate with developers, infrastructure teams, systems programmers, and operations teams
  • Support disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity initiatives
  • Configure database security, access controls, and operational compliance requirements
  • Develop automation and operational support scripts using JCL, REXX, SQL, and related tools
  • Participate in production support escalation and shared on-call rotation
Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 5+ years of IMS DBA or related mainframe database administration experience
  • Strong experience with IBM IMS DB, IMS TM, and IBM z/OS environments
  • Expertise in IMS backup/recovery, database reorganization, and performance tuning
  • Experience with JCL, REXX, SQL, and mainframe utilities
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience supporting enterprise-scale, high-availability environments
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or highly regulated environments preferred
Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred

Equivalent combination of education and relevant hands-on experience will also be considered

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

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