Job Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned IMS DBA professional to join our team.
* The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in administering, monitoring, and optimizing IMS DB/TM environments across production and non-production systems.
* Key responsibilities include:
1. Designing and implementing efficient IMS database configurations.
2. Developing and maintaining effective system segments, DBDs, PSBs, ACBs, and associated utilities.
3. Implementing and supporting IMS exits, security, DR/HA configurations, and subsystem integrations.
4. Providing expert-level support for incident, problem, and change management processes in a 24/7 financial environment.
5. Collaborating with cross-functional teams on large-scale modernization and platform engineering initiatives.
Required Skills
* Minimum 5 years of experience as an IMS DBA in large enterprise or financial services environments.
* Strong expertise in IMS DB, IMS TM, JCL, VSAM, RACF, z/OS utilities, and related mainframe tools.
* Familiarity with database reorgs, performance tuning, and problem resolution techniques.
* Experience with automation frameworks and scripting (REXX, CLIST, etc.).
* Deep understanding of system reliability, HA/DR strategies, and mainframe best practices.