Summary: The Mainframe IMS Database Administrator role at the Railroad Commission of Texas involves managing and administering IMS databases on a z/OS systems platform. The position is remote and requires extensive experience with mainframe applications, utilities, and programming. The contract is set to last until August 31, 2025, with a possibility of extension. Candidates must possess a strong background in IMS database administration and related technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer IMS databases on z/OS systems platform.
• Perform forward recoveries and manage DBRC.
• Utilize basic z/OS utilities such as TSO, SYSVIEW, and others.
• Develop and troubleshoot complex JCL.
• Maintain mainframe printer assignments and related setups.
• Write, analyze, and debug REXX programs in a z/OS environment.
• Work with IMS HAL databases and IMS Catalog.
• Provide support for batch SFTP and FTPS processing.
• Utilize Informatica Power Exchange software for data capture.

Key Skills:

• 7 years of experience with z/OS Systems platform.
• 5 years of experience with IMS database administration.
• 5 years of experience with DBRC and forward recoveries.
• 7 years of experience with basic z/OS utilities (TSO, SYSVIEW, etc.).
• 5 years of experience with Batch and CICS Cobol, IMS programming.
• 5 years of experience developing and troubleshooting complex JCL.
• 2 years of experience writing and debugging REXX programs.
• 2 years of experience with IMS HAL databases and IMS Catalog.
• Preferred knowledge of Top Secret setup and administration.
• Preferred experience with ISPF panels and skeletons.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT