IDMS Mainframe Database Administrator, Part Time

American Systems Corporation • Norfolk, VA

361d • $80,000 - $133,700

About The Position

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training. As an IDMS Mainframe Database Administrator (Part Time) you will have the opportunity to do the following: Database Management: Manage IDMS databases, ensuring optimal performance, integrity, and security. System Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks, including patch updates and configuration changes. Backup and Recovery: Develop and implement effective database backup and recovery strategies. Troubleshooting: Identify, diagnose, and resolve database issues in a timely manner. Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance and conduct tuning to optimize efficiency. Collaboration: Work with application developers and system administrators to contribute to database design and system architecture. Compliance and Security: Ensure databases comply with industry standards and security protocols. Capacity Planning: Anticipate and plan for future database capacity requirements. Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.

Requirements

• 4+ years' experience as an IDMS Database Administrator with broad experience with legacy versions of Mainframe Server platforms.
• Experience and certification with COBOL a plus.
• DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• CompTIA Security + certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage IDMS databases, ensuring optimal performance, integrity, and security.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks, including patch updates and configuration changes.
• Develop and implement effective database backup and recovery strategies.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve database issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor database performance and conduct tuning to optimize efficiency.
• Work with application developers and system administrators to contribute to database design and system architecture.
• Ensure databases comply with industry standards and security protocols.
• Anticipate and plan for future database capacity requirements.
• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Paid leave
• Retirement plans
• Insurance programs
• Education and training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services