IMS DBSA / IMS System Administrator (L3)

Noblesoft Technologies

Dallas, TX, United States

about 2 months ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

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Tech stack

Customer Information Control System (CICS) COBOL (Programming Language) Databases System Configuration IBM DB2 Database Design IBM Parallel Sysplex Job Control Language (JCL) IBM Mainframe Rexx (Programming Language) Tivoli Management Framework IBM Information Management System

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Mainframes Performance Tuning IBM Resource Access Control Facility Pl/i TCP/IP Management of Software Versions Z/OS Tso/ispf File Transfer Protocol (FTP) System Availability Physical Design Programming Languages

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IMS DBSA (IMS Database/System Administrator) to support enterprise IBM Mainframe environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting IMS/TM, IMS/DB, IMS MSC, and related z/OS infrastructure components. The role requires strong expertise in SMP/E maintenance, IMS database administration, dump analysis, IPCS, performance tuning, and Level-3 production support. Relevant skills align with enterprise mainframe environments involving IMS, z/OS, SMP/E, VTAM, TCP/IP, and third-party IMS tools. Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain IMS products in z/OS environments.
Administer and support IMS/TM, IMS/DB, IMS MSC subsystems.
Perform IMS software installation, maintenance, and upgrades using SMP/E.
Analyze IMS system failures, dumps, and abends using IPCS.
Troubleshoot complex production incidents and perform root cause analysis.
Support IMS database design, recovery, reorganization, and performance tuning.
Implement IMS maintenance, PTFs, and migration activities.
Work closely with application teams supporting IMS COBOL and PL/1 applications.
Monitor IMS performance and ensure system availability.
Participate in disaster recovery testing and high-availability initiatives.
Create and maintain operational procedures and technical documentation.

Requirements

Required Skills Mainframe Technologies

IBM z/OS / MVS
IMS/TM
IMS/DB
IMS MSC
IMS Database Physical Design

Tools & Utilities

SMP/E
IPCS
BMC IMS Tools
TSO/ISPF
SDSF

Programming Languages

COBOL
PL/1
JCL
z/OS Assembler

Networking

TCP/IP
FTP
VTAM

Administration

IMS Installation & Configuration
IMS Performance Tuning
Dump Analysis
Production Support
Problem Determination & Resolution

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IMS migrations and version upgrades.
Knowledge of Parallel Sysplex environments.
Exposure to RACF security administration.
Mainframe automation experience (REXX, NetView, OPS/MVS).
Familiarity with DB2 and CICS environments.

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