Job ID:
J53102
Job Title:
Oracle DBA
Location:
Chicago, IL
Duration:
11 Months + Extension
Hourly Rate:
Depending on Experience (DOE)
Work Authorization:
US Citizen, Green Card, OPT-EAD, CPT, H-1B,
H4-EAD, L2-EAD, GC-EAD
Client:
To Be Discussed Later
Employment Type:
W-2, 1099, C2C
Job Descrption
• Proven experience as a DB2/IMS Databases Administrator or similar role in production support environments.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience supporting DB2 for z/OS and IMS (Information Management System) in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of mainframe tools such as SPUFI, QMF, BMC, CA-DB2/IMS tools, and IBM utilities.
• Deep understanding of DB2 database internals, logs, buffer pools, catalog/directory, and utilities.
• Proficient in IMS Full-Function and Fast Path databases, DL/I calls, PSB/DBD maintenance.
• Solid experience with JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, and mainframe batch job troubleshooting
• Experience with modern mainframe automation tools and schedulers (e.g., Control-M, CA-7).
• Knowledge of COBOL, CICS, and batch job data flows.
• Understanding of DB2 Data Sharing and IMS Sysplex environments.
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions
• Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix systems and scripting (Shell, Python, or similar).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting performance tuning, and capacity planning.
• In-depth understanding of data management (e.g. permissions, recovery, security and monitoring)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 support rotation and handle urgent production issues.
• Familiarity with data security is the best practice and backup procedures.
Responsibilities
• Production Support & Monitoring:
o Provide 24x7 support for DB2 and IMS database environments, including on-call rotation.
o Monitor database performance, availability, and integrity using mainframe tools and utilities.
o Respond to incidents, troubleshoot issues, and resolve problems related to DB2/IMS systems.
• Database Maintenance & Administration:
o Perform database backup and recovery procedures for DB2 and IMS databases.
o Conduct regular reorgs, image copies, and utilities execution (RUNSTATS, REORG, CHECK).
o Support DB2 and IMS subsystem maintenance, upgrades, and patching.
• Performance Tuning & Optimization:
o Analyze and tune SQL queries, buffer pools, and access paths in DB2.
o Optimize IMS database segments, DBDs, PSBs, and access methods.
o Work with developers to design efficient data access strategies.
• Change Management & Deployments:
o Review and implement database schema changes via Change Control processes.
o Participate in software releases, ensuring database readiness and minimal impact on production.
• Security & Compliance:
o Manage user access, RACF integration, and permissions in DB2/IMS environments.
o Ensure compliance with enterprise security standards and data privacy regulations.
• Documentation & Collaboration:
o Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including runbooks, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
o Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure, and middleware teams to support business applications
Qualification:
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., insurance, banking, healthcare) with audit and compliance exposure.
• IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 for z/OS certification
• Knowledge of COBOL, CICS, and batch job data flows.
• Understanding of DB2 Data Sharing and IMS Sysplex environments.
• Education qualification: Any degree from a reputed college
• 4+ years overall IT experience.
CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract
CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will CLOUD ANALYTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract
