Sr. Mainframe Database Administrator (IMS)

Unum Group

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Columbia, South Carolina · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Portland, Maine · Atlanta, Georgia Posted 71 days ago $89,400–$183,500 / year
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TL;DR

Unum is hiring a senior IMS Database Administrator to join its dynamic team in a collaborative z/OS and MVS environment focused on managing an ever-expanding benefits platform. This role involves daily responsibilities such as maintaining production data, supporting development and testing activities, and providing expert assistance for complex issues related to IMS and stored procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with IMS Database Manager, DB2 Catalogs, and z/OS tools like TSO, ISPF, JCL, and SDSF. They should also possess strong skills in SQL, COBOL, and PL/I, along with a solid understanding of database recovery techniques and security administration. The position requires deep knowledge of HALDB partitioning schemes and the ability to work closely with project managers and release coordinators to manage changes effectively.

Skills

IMS DB2 z/OS TSO ISPF JCL SDSF RACF COBOL SQL PL/I DDL HALDB DBRC PSB ACB MODBLKS FORMAT BMP DL/I IMSTP DB2 Administration tool

What you'll do

  • Manage procedures and tools for development and testing activities.
  • Maintain production data and support data archiving in all operational environments.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex problem-solving related to IMS and stored procedures.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Release Coordinators on database changes and control processes.
  • Troubleshoot IMS service calls from host and distributed environments, providing timely client support.
  • Offer on-call support outside normal business hours on a rotational basis.
  • Possess strong knowledge of HALDB partitioning schemes for backup, restore, and maintenance.

What we're looking for

  • 6+ years of DBA experience in z/OS/MVS and IMS environments.
  • Strong knowledge of IMS Database Manager, DBD generation, and recovery control commands.
  • Experience with HALDB partitioning schemes, backup, and restore operations.
  • Familiarity with DB2 for z/OS catalog, security administration, and utility JCL execution.
  • Proficiency in coding and debugging mainframe batch jobs using JCL and ISPF.
  • Ability to function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex problem-solving.
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent required.

Market check

Salary context

This $89,400–$183,500 range sits above 35% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$120,000–$193,915

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$129,525–$196,750

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Unum Group

Unum Group is a leading provider of employee benefits and insurance solutions including disability, life, accident, critical illness, and dental/vision coverage for the workplace. Industry: Insurance & Employee Benefits

Unum Group currently has 4 open roles on FindRole.

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