Job Description

Title: IMS Admin
Location: Bangalore
Exp: 7+ yrs
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Key Responsibilities
- Administer IMS DB/DC systems across development, test, and production environments.
- Perform installation, upgrades, and patching of IMS software and related tools.
- Monitor and tune IMS performance, ensuring high availability and reliability.
- Manage IMS database definitions (DBD), program specifications (PSB), and application control blocks (ACB).
- Support IMS Connect and integration with middleware and distributed platforms.
- Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for IMS databases.
- Collaborate with application developers, DBAs, and system programmers to resolve issues and optimize performance.
- Maintain documentation for IMS configurations, procedures, and change management.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in IMS DB/DC administration in mainframe environments.
- Strong knowledge of IMS architecture, utilities, and system internals.
- Experience with IMS tools such as OMEGAMON, DBRC, and IMS Connect.
- Proficiency in JCL, TSO/ISPF, and SMP/E.
- Familiarity with RACF and mainframe security protocols.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with z/OS, DB2, and CICS integration.
- Exposure to DevOps practices and automation in mainframe environments.
- Knowledge of IMS modernization strategies and API enablement.
- IBM IMS certifications or equivalent credentials.

Skills Required