| Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator | Remote | State of Texas at Remote, Remote, USA |
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http://bit.ly/4ey8w48 https://jobs.nvoids.com/job_details.jsp?id=2291511&uid= Please share your profiles to [email protected] Must need Texas locals with State client experience Position: Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator Location: Remote Duration: 5 Months + Extension Railroad Commission of Texas_455-25-25765 Position Overview: The Railroad Commission of Texas requires the services of 1 Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator (hereafter referred to as Candidate(s)), who meets the qualifications of a Software Engineer Level 2 and satisfies the specifications outlined in this document. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Railroad Commission of Texas. The Commission may require pre-selection criminal background checks, as authorized by Texas law. Please note, the Railroad Commission of Texas will not pay any fees for interviews or discussions that occur during the selection process. Primary Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Guidance : Provide leadership and guidance to the mainframe IMS application teams. Collaborate with the Mainframe Systems teams to ensure the availability and performance of IMS applications across all environments (development, acceptance, and production). Database Administration : As a DBA, conduct performance monitoring, tuning, backup, and recovery activities. Troubleshoot IMS database-related application issues. Routine System Administration : Monitor and maintain system security and performance, ensuring the smooth operation of the mainframe systems. Collaboration & Support : Support mainframe operations, working with various teams including Network Administration, Customer Support, and Application Development & Support teams. Expert Support : Apply expert knowledge of IMS databases to support both Legacy Systems and the Mainframe Transformation Team. Key Responsibilities: Administer Mainframe IMS Databases : Conduct performance monitoring, tuning, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting on IMS databases. Use DBRC/RECONS and List reports proficiently. Perform DBRC forward recoveries and select valid recovery points. Modify and maintain IMS database descriptions and re-organize records as necessary. Monitor and optimize IMS database performance. Application Support : Provide support for IMS database-related application issues. Assist application programmers with DBRC issues in the test environment and resolve DBRC-related abends in production. Refresh Dev/Test databases with production backup images as needed. System Administration & Coordination : Maintain Mainframe Operating Systems Administration. Coordinate the testing of mainframe software upgrades and disaster recovery plans with the DCS vendor. Assist with problem management, change management, and ensure compliance with DCS vendor standards. Review and test mainframe disaster recovery plans with the DCS contractor. Mainframe Job Scheduling & Technical Support : Maintain and provide technical support for Mainframe Production Control and Support Jobs, as well as the monthly Mainframe Job Scheduler. Create and maintain procedures for agency application deployments and expand application environments during development. Provide after-hour support for nightly batch COBOL and JCL programs on the Mainframe schedule. Minimum Requirements: Candidates who do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. Please complete the chart below and submit it with your response. Years of Experience Needed | Candidate Years of Experience | Required or preferred | Experience | | 7 | Required | Experience with z/OS Systems platform | | 5 | Required | Experience with mainframe application IMS database administration | | 5 | Required | Experience with DBRC and forward recoveries | | 7 | Required | Experience in basic z/OS utilities: TSO, SYSVIEW and/or SDSF, JSF, Basic IBM utilities IDCAMS, IEBGENER, IEFBR14 | | 5 | Required | Experience with Batch and CICS Cobol, IMS programming and problem resolution | | 5 | Required | Experience developing and troubleshooting complex JCL | | 5 | Required | Experience with JCL, CICS, VSAM, and TSO | | 2 | Required | Experience writing, analyzing, and debugging REXX programs in a z/OS environment | | 2 | Required | Experience with IMS HAL databases | | 2 | Required | Experience with IMS Catalog | | 5 | Preferred | Working knowledge of Top Secret setup, administration, and reporting | 2 | Preferred | Experience maintaining mainframe printer assignments, including working knowledge of IPPrintway | 3+ | Preferred | Experience with ISPF panels, skeletons and REXX code | 3+ | Preferred | Experience with ISMF storage functions | Preferred | Working knowledge of batch SFTP and FTPS processing | Preferred | Working knowledge of Informatica Power Exchange software using mainframe datasets (IMS and VSAM) as either a source or target for change data capture | Preferred | Experience with logically related application IMS databases | Terms of Service: This is a hands-on IMS DBA position, and not a DB2 DBA role. The selected candidate(s) will provide direct technical support for mainframe applications and database administration in a mission-critical environment. -- Keywords: zos information technology Mainframe IMS Application Database Administrator | Remote | State of Texas [email protected] http://bit.ly/4ey8w48 https://jobs.nvoids.com/job_details.jsp?id=2291511&uid= |
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