IMS Database Administrator; IMS DBA

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.

Hybrid schedule based in the Phoenix, AZ metro area

6-month contract with option to convert after 6 months

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

• 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

• 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

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.

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

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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