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# Mainframe IMS Application DBA

- **Company:** Manpower
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Data Sharing, Job Control Language (JCL), Rexx (Programming Language), Mainframes, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, Z/OS, Tso/ispf, Database Performance
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.phoenixjobs.com/job.asp?id=3467758542&tx=TT4239TTT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Minimum of 7 years of DBA experience supporting IMS databases in a z/OS environment using Sysplexed Data Sharing.
 * Strong knowledge of IMS database types, utilities, and maintenance activities.
 * Hands-on experience with IMS utilities, backup and recovery, and performance tuning.
 * Familiarity with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, REXX, and batch/online IMS environments.
 * Experience troubleshooting database abends, data corruption, and integrity issues.

## Description

* Manage and support IMS database environments in a high-availability enterprise setting.
 * Support and maintain various IMS database types including Full Function, Fast Path, and HALDB.
 * Perform database administration activities such as definition, allocation, and dataset management.
 * Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.
 * Collaborate with application development, system programmers, and operations teams to ensure database integrity and efficiency.