Freelance Mainframe IMS Application DBA (IMS DBA Analyst)
We are looking for an experienced Mainframe IMS Application DBA / IMS DBA Analyst to support mission-critical IMS database environments running on IBM z/OS.
The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in IMS Database Administration, performance tuning, database recovery, IMS utilities, and troubleshooting in high-availability enterprise environments.
Location: Remote
Engagement: Part-Time / Freelance
Experience: 5+ Years
Technology: IBM z/OS | IMS DB | IMS DBA | HALDB | Fast Path | Full Function
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, maintain, and support IMS DB environments Administer Full Function, Rapid Path, and HALDB databases Perform database definition, allocation, dataset management, REORGs, and space management Manage DBD, PSB, ACB libraries, and IMS Catalog Execute IMS utilities including Load/Unload, Reorganization, Image Copy, and Recovery Perform Image Copy Recovery and Point-in-Time (PIT) Recovery Troubleshoot database abends such as Uxxxx and S0 Cxx Investigate data corruption, integrity issues,



space constraints, and application-related database issues Perform IMS database performance monitoring and tuning Support physical database design and database builds Work closely with Application Development, IMS System Programming, and Operations teams Provide independent application development and database support Create technical solution designs, process flows, and procedural documentation Mandatory Skills
5+ years of IMS DBA experience in IBM z/OS environments
Strong hands-on experience with IMS DB
Experience with Full Function, Fast Path & HALDB
Knowledge of Secondary Indexing & Logical Relationships
Experience with IMS Database Performance & Tuning
Strong knowledge of IMS Database Backup & Recovery
Hands-on experience with IMS utilities
Experience with DBD, PSB, ACB & IMS Catalog
Experience troubleshooting IMS database abends and data integrity issues
Strong z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF

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