Description

Required Qualifications:
7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system
Hands-on experience with IMS DB and IMS TM administration

Deep knowledge of: 
DBD/PSB/ACB management
IMS control regions and transaction processing
Buffer pool tuning and performance optimization
Experience with IMS utilities, backup/recovery, and DR strategies
Strong troubleshooting skills (dump analysis, log analysis, abend resolution)

Experience integrating IMS with: 
DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems
Familiarity with RACF security controls for IMS environments
Experience with SMP/E, JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF
Understanding of Sysplex and high availability architectures

Preferred Experience:
Exposure to IMS modernization or API enablement (z/OS Connect, REST integration)
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, MainView, RMF)
Knowledge of automation tools (REXX, Ansible, z/OSMF workflows)
Experience with DB  control, TCPIP, ZOS Connect, Assembler routines.
Skill and experience with IMS Routines & Exit Routines will be a big plus

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree