Description

Lead the multi-year modernization of critical IMS and DB2 applications to AWS, ensuring knowledge transfer from retiring engineers.

This role is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current-state IMS and DB2 databases, application dependencies, and data flows.
• Define modernization and migration strategies for applications and data.
• Evaluate target-state platforms, determining where applications and data reside post-migration (e.g., AWS services, S3).
• Collaborate with Z/OS engineers, directors, and architecture teams to drive architectural decisions.
• Assist with mainframe security and operational stability during the transition.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of expertise with IMS and DB2 on mainframe.
• Strong DBA-level knowledge of IMS DB and DB2.
• Extensive experience with z/OS engineering and administration.
• Experience supporting or leading mainframe modernization or exit initiatives.
• Experience with mainframe security, including RACF.
• Understanding of AWS and cloud migration patterns.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience migrating to modern cloud platforms, especially AWS.

Key Skills

Education

Any Graduate