Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking Mainframe IMS/DB2 DBA for Hybrid Role in Cincinnati, OH, or St. Petersburg, FL My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies. At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies. We seek to fill a hybrid Mainframe IMS/DB2 DBA role in Cincinnati, OH, or St. Petersburg, FL. The ideal candidate should have 3-5+ years of experience as a Mainframe Database Administrator, proficiency in IBM mainframe environments (z/OS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF), and strong knowledge of DB2, IMS, IDMS, or other mainframe database systems. IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 is required. If you're interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further. Thanks, Stephen M Hrutka Principal Consultant HRUCKUS LLC Executive Summary: HRUCKUS seeks a Mainframe IMS/DB2 DBA for a hybrid role in Cincinnati, OH, or St. Petersburg, FL. Position Description: We seek a skilled Mainframe Database Administrator to manage and maintain our client's mainframe database systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with IBM mainframe environments, database performance optimization, and system integration. This role ensures data integrity, security, and optimal performance across development, test, and production environments. Responsibilities: Database Administration: * Manage and maintain mainframe databases (e.g., DB2, IMS, IDMS) across development, test, and production environments. * Perform database installations, configurations, migrations, and upgrades. Performance Optimization: * Monitor database performance and implement tuning solutions to enhance efficiency. * Resolve performance bottlenecks and provide recommendations for system improvements. Backup and Recovery: * Develop and execute backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability. * Perform disaster recovery tests and address issues proactively. System Integration: * Collaborate with application developers and system administrators to ensure seamless integration of database services. * Support new application rollouts and system upgrades. Security Management: * Implement robust security measures, including user access controls and data encryption. * Monitor and mitigate security vulnerabilities and threats. Problem Resolution: * Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime. * Provide on-call support for high-priority incidents. Documentation and Compliance: * Maintain comprehensive documentation, including database schemas, configurations, and procedures. Requirements: * Proficiency in IBM mainframe environments (z/OS, TSO/ISPF, JCL, SDSF). * Strong knowledge of DB2, IMS, IDMS, or other mainframe database systems. * Familiarity with storage subsystems, VSAM, and data replication technologies. * IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2. * Relevant ITIL or DevOps certifications. Details: * Job Title: Mainframe IMS/DB2 DBA. * Location: Cincinnati, OH, or St. Petersburg, FL. * Work Arrangement: Hybrid, Onsite 3+ days/week in OH or FL. * Duration: 12+ months. * Assignment Type: Contract to Hire. * Compensation: $44 per hour.