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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.
Location
Hybrid schedule based in the Phoenix, AZ metro area
Duration
6-month contract with option to convert after 6 months
Work Authorization
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship requirements.
Core 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
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 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
Education
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.
CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.
To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!
About Us:
CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.
Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.
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.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.
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CTG (NASDAQ: CTG) provides industry-specific IT services and solutions that address the business needs and challenges of clients in high-growth industries in North America and Western Europe. CTG also provides strategic staffing services for major technology companies and large corporations. Backed by more than 50 years of experience and proprietary methodologies, CTG has a proven track record of reliably delivering high-value, industry-specific staffing services and solutions to its clients. CTG has operations in North America, Western Europe, and India.
CTG's greatest asset is its people, and as such, we are committed to providing employees programs and processes to support their performance, hone their skills, and advance in their careers. This commitment is reflected by CTG being named a Best Places to Work in Healthcare company by Modern Healthcare (2013-2016) in North America, and a Best Workplace in the United Kingdom (2013), Belgium (since 2007), and Luxembourg (since 2011).
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.
CTG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.