IMS Database Administrator (IMS DBA)

Job Description

Job Description

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!