The agency is looking for a highly motivated DBA with some programming experience  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, 

 - providing day to day customer support.  

The contractor 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.