Required Skills

• Strong experience with IMS DB/TM, IMS Connect, ODBM, IMS Tools, HALDB utilities.
• Proficient in SMP/E, IMS upgrades, APAR/PTF maintenance.
• Knowledge of z/OS, DB2, CICS, MQ, and subsystem compatibility.
• Expertise in IMS recovery, logging, RECON, catalog management.
• Skilled in JCL, REXX, CLIST, automation, and performance tools (OMEGAMON, Mainview, RMF).
• Understanding of DBD/PSB/ACBGEN and DBA support processes.
• Familiarity with DFSMS, VSAM, API enablement (IMS Connect, JDBC/ODBM, REST).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and upgrade IMS subsystems and related products.
• Monitor and tune IMS performance; conduct capacity planning.
• Provide Level 3 support for IMS issues, abends, and recovery problems.
• Support DBA teams with database definition, catalog/RECON management, and utilities.
• Develop automation scripts and integrate IMS with monitoring, scheduling, and middleware.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Maintain documentation and collaborate with application, DBA, and infrastructure teams.

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