We are seeking an EL1 Senior Desktop Standard Operating Environment Engineer Open to : Must hold a current Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Location : Canberra, ACT Role: The Information Management System Database Administrator Expert will deliver platform improvements, whilst making necessary changes. Moreover, the database expert will engage in scoping, sourcing, and optimising database environments for analysis. Requirements Mandatory Criteria 2.5 years of Mainframe IMS Database Administration experience. Weighted Criteria 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. Key Duties 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.