12 Month Contract 2 X 12 Month Extensions Greenway, Canberra office NV1 Clearance Mandatory Our Client, a large Federal Government Department located in Greenway, ACT is seeking the services of an experienced Information Management System Database Administrator Expert. The expert will deliver platform improvements, whilst making changes necessary to support the migration from ObjectStar databases to Db2 databases. Database Administrator Experts will engage in scoping, sourcing, and optimising database. environments for analysis. They will apply innovative analysis techniques and model results and scenarios, while maintaining the integrity of the system. Database Administrator Experts will be proficient with system databases, data elements, application software, and other tool sets to develop enterprise data solutions. Database Administrator Experts will exercise a considerable degree of independence and undertake a leadership role, with work performed under the general guidance of the leadership team. Some out of hours work may be required, to complete scheduled work or assist with complex incidents. Key duties may include, but are not limited to: Provide expert advice to technical specialists and stakeholders and seek their cooperation in the provision of database administration services; Schedule and manage database software installations and upgrades to maintain currency with supported environments; Administer the database configuration, security, scheme and objects, ensuring compliance against agreed standards and guidelines; Manage the data management process including initial loading, creating, maintaining, and distributing data; Implement corrective actions to improve performance and availability of databases; Design and plan operational backup, archival and recovery activities and cyclical disaster recovery exercises; Escalate unresolved system issues to appropriate vendors or stakeholders and manage these in accordance with agreed service level agreements to minimise user/system downtime; Manage the development of processes, security measures, standards and best practices aimed at enhancing the availability, security and performance of data assets; Prepare and review corporate and technical documentation; Develop data capability through coaching, mentoring and succession planning to increase performance, engagement and retention. Primary Technologies required for role include : IMS on z/OS Mainframe Mandatory Criteria 2.5 years of Mainframe IMS Database Administration experience; 1.5 years of experience with IMS database, IMS connector, IM2 gateway and related tools; 2.5 years of experience IMS monitoring and diagnostics analysis; Experience with rolling out maintenance for IMS across mainframe systems; Knowledge of the design and processes required to implement High; Availability configuration for IMS; Understanding of z/OS interfaces (ISPF, REXX, JCL etc.) and software installation methodologies (SMP/E etc.); Knowledge of ACF/2 security and how it applies to the IMS environment. For a copy of the full job description for your consideration, including the application instructions please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Apply for this Job button. Alternatively, you can reach Alison on (02)6299 1006 to discuss further. Job ID : AC 9168 Closing date: 16th April 2024