Mainframe IMS Application DBA

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Kforce has a client in Chandler, AZ that is seeking a skilled Mainframe IMS Application DBA to support and manage IMS database environments within a large enterprise mainframe platform.
This role focuses on ensuring the reliability, performance, and integrity of IMS databases that support mission-critical applications. The Mainframe IMS Application DBA will work closely with application developers, system programmers, and operations teams to maintain stable production environments and optimize data processing workflows.

What You'll Do:
* Support and administer IMS database environments (IMS DB/IMS DB/DC)
* Execute and support IMS utilities (load, unload, reorg, recovery, etc.)
* Monitor and tune database performance and resource utilization
* Collaborate with IMS System Programmers and infrastructure teams to ensure database availability
* Participate in production support activities and incident resolution
* Maintain documentation for database configurations, processes, and procedures

Manage and maintain IMS database types such as:
* Full Function Databases
* Fast Path Databases
* HALDB (High Availability Large Databases)

Perform database administration tasks including:
* REORGs and database maintenance
* Image copy and backup processes
* Recovery and restart procedures
* Dataset and space management

Troubleshoot and resolve:
* Data inconsistencies
* Abends and job failures
* Performance bottlenecks

Work with application teams to support:
* Batch and online processing
* Database access optimization

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience working in IBM mainframe environments (z/OS)
* Experience supporting production environments and resolving database-related issues
* Familiarity with tools such as TSO/ISPF, SDSF, File-AID, or similar
* Strong understanding of data structures, file systems, and database performance concepts

Strong hands-on experience with:
* IMS DB/IMS DB/DC
* IMS database structures and data handling
* JCL and batch processing

Experience performing:
* Database maintenance (REORG, backup, recovery)
* Utility execution and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with DB2, VSAM, or other mainframe data technologies
* Exposure to job scheduling tools (CA7, Control-M, TWS, or similar)
* Experience working in high-volume enterprise environments
* Familiarity with IMS checkpoint/restart processing
* Experience supporting modernization or integration efforts (APIs, distributed systems, or cloud integration)
* Automation or scripting experience (REXX, Python, or Shell)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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