Arthur Grand Technologies is currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled DMS 2200 Database Administrator (DBA) Full Time Remote for one of our clients.
Position: DMS 2200 Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Remote
Full Time
Environment: UNISYS ClearPath OS 2200 Mainframe
Database Type: DMS 2200 (Network/Hierarchical Database)
Position Summary
The DMS 2200 Database Administrator is responsible for the administration maintenance performance tuning and operational support of the DMS 2200 network database system operating on a UNISYS OS 2200 mainframe. This role supports mission-critical legacy applications ensures data integrity and reliability and collaborates closely with system administrators developers and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Maintenance
Install configure and maintain DMS 2200 database structures schemas subschemas and sets.
Manage hierarchical and network database relationships record types and access paths.
Perform routine database health checks reorganization cleanup and optimization.
Maintain journaling recovery and backup processes to ensure data integrity and system stability.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
Monitor database performance identify bottlenecks and implement tuning strategies to enhance throughput and efficiency.
Optimize buffering indexing and access methods for batch and online workloads.
Work with application teams to refine data access logic for improved performance.
Security & Compliance
Administer user access rights permissions and database-level security functions.
Ensure compliance with organizational and federal data protection standards.
Monitor and audit database activity for security and operational consistency.
Support for Application Development
Provide technical guidance to developers working in COBOL ALGOL FORTRAN or other OS 2200-supported languages.
Assist in designing efficient subschemas and data calls for transactional and batch applications.
Troubleshoot database-related issues in production test and development environments.
Data Migration & Modernization (as applicable)
Support data conversion efforts from DMS 2200 to relational or cloud databases when modernization projects are initiated.
Map hierarchical/network structures to relational schemas.
Assist with ETL extraction transformation and integration workflows.
System Collaboration
Work closely with OS 2200 system administrators to coordinate updates performance tuning and operational scheduling.
Participate in change control processes and maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.
Required Qualifications
5 years of experience administering DMS 2200 or similar hierarchical/network database systems.
Hands-on experience with UNISYS ClearPath OS 2200 mainframe environments.
Strong understanding of DMS 2200 indexing sets subschemas record locking journaling and recovery.
Familiarity with COBOL and other legacy languages commonly used on OS 2200.
Experience with performance analysis debugging and system tuning on mainframe platforms.
Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues in production environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting modernization or migration projects from DMS 2200 to relational databases (Oracle SQL Server PostgreSQL etc.).
Knowledge of ETL processes and data mapping between hierarchical and relational structures.
Background in high-availability mission-critical operational systems in government or regulated environments.
Strong documentation communication and coordination skills.
Soft Skills
Analytical problem-solving and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Strong communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Adaptability to legacy environments and modernization challenges.
Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)
About Arthur Grand Technologies:
Arthur Grand Technologies is a leading provider of staffing and technology consulting services. Our company is managed by a team of professionals who have worked for big 5 consulting firms for 20 years. We are a minority-owned staff augmentation and technology consulting company.
At Arthur Grand Technologies we value our employees & contractors and strive to provide them with challenging interesting work market-relevant benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you have the necessary qualifications and are excited to join a dynamic team.
Thank you for considering Arthur Grand Technologies. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Richard Tucker
Arthur Grand Technologies Inc
Arthur Grand Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (including disability/vets)
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
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