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# IMS DBSA / IMS System Administrator (L3)

- **Company:** Noblesoft Technologies
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, 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
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us13f03709d6bb6ed5d066ebfe5352e229

## About the Role

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.

## 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.


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