Database Administrator V
BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Database Administrator V for an opportunity in Richmond, VA
Position Title: Database Administrator V
Location: Richmond, VA
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 12 Months.
Job Type: FULL TIME, CONTRACT, ONSITE
Pay Range :$70/hr
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Description:

• The position supports a large scale CICS/TS environment running in a zOS parallel SYSPLEX environment with complex multi-tiered applications making heavy use of MRO, IMS, VSAM files and DB2. This function performs software implementation, maintenance, certification testing, development and documentation of operational procedures.
• Problem debugging and root cause analysis, interaction with software vendors.
• The group this position is part of will require some off-hours and weekend work as well as rotation in 24 x 7 ONCALL support.
• Technical background in the z/OS mainframe arena plus knowledge of CICS/TS operations are necessary for the position.
• The candidate must be proficient in the use of JCL and working with various vendor utility programs. They must possess good analytical skills, debugging skills, knowledge of COBOL and CICS Command Level language programming. Good communication skills both written and oral are required as the individual must interface with application developers, support teams, software vendors and management staff.
• Rexx, CICS WEB Interface, RACF, programming experience with Assembler, COBOL or Java would be a plus as would experince with zOS CONNECT and/or Zosmf

Keywords:
CICS WEB Interface, RACF,Banking Domain
Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 222815 when responding to this ad.