DES MOINES, IA, USA
1 day ago
DBA - IDMS
Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com IDMS System Database Administrator

The agency is looking for a highly motivated individual that works well with customers and team members for a robust and expanding set of IDMS legacy systems.  This individual will need to be comfortable doing senior level systems support including: upgrades, performance tuning, maintaining indexes, expanding systems, working with mainframe system engineers, and providing day to day customer support.  This individual will also be required to work some off hour’s shifts and may be required to be on call.  The agency is looking for an individual who is a self-starter, who is willing to research and stay current on IDMS version and who is willing to learn new technologies featured with each new version of IDMS and share with the group.  This job offers the opportunity to continue to expand and improve IDMS.

Duties Include:

* Define and modify IDMS database definitions (DDL).
* Define and modify physical structures (files, DMCL).
* Perform database changes (restructure, unload/reload, etc.).
* Ensure that appropriate backup procedures are in place.
* Perform data recovery, including rollback and roll forward.
* Use online monitors to resolve run-time problems.
* Maintain security definitions.
* Migrate ADS and DC-COBOL programs to QA and production.
* Assist users with utilities (maintain index, print space, etc.).
* Assist users with planning for size and performance.
* Assist users with questions and problems.
* Maintain database-specific JCL and documentation.
* Serve as backup for IDMS systems programmer.
* Occasional overtime and on-call required.


Initial contract funding is for 1 year, but a longer 3-5 year engagement is anticipated.



Required / Desired SkillsSkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceKnowledge of IDMS database structuresRequired8YearsExperience using IDMS DBA utilitiesRequired8YearsExtensive JCL experienceRequired8YearsAbility to independently research and resolve problemsRequired8YearsIDMS system programming experienceRequired8YearsMonitor/tune CV and batch performance (SYSGEN, DMCL buffers, etc.)Required8YearsExperience with relational IDMSHighly desired  Experience installing and upgrading software for IDMS and third-party productsHighly desired  Monitor/tune CV and batch performance (SYSGEN, DMCL buffers, etc.)Highly desired  Preform database changes (restructure, upload/reload, rollback and roll forward, etc)Highly desired  Experience and ability to migrate ADS and DC-COBOL programs to QA and productionHighly desired  Maintain in house-developed web service softwareHighly desired  Experience with ADS and COBOLHighly desired  Skills with other database platforms a plus (DB2, SQL Server, TeradataDesired  
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