Mainframe IMS DB Tools

Job summary

Install, configure, and manage IMS systems and tools in a parallel sysplex environment, including database policies, security, maintenance, disaster recovery, and production support. Lead migrations from third-party products to IBM IMS Tools, assess changes and new versions, and develop project plans and customer training materials.

Job details

Immediate need for a talented Mainframe IMS DB Tools. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Toronto, ON(Remote). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested. Job ID: 26-30352 Pay Range: $102/hr - $103/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location). Key Responsibilities: Core Technical Skills: Install, configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment Install, configure and manage IBM IMS Tools IMS systems programming Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance and utilization Reviewing new versions of IMS for functionality, advising how they benefit the client Evaluating change requests and determine impact to assigned clients Vendor consultations for problems and questions DR recovery of application objects Lead and execute complex migrations to IBM IMS Tools from 3rd party products Develop a project plan with defined phases (Planning, Conversion, Implementation, Cutover) and timelines, ensuring alignment with client objectives and internal best practices Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for IMS Tools and migration processes Key Requirements and Technology Experience: Key skills; IMS system programming (install, configure, maintain), ), IMS in Parallel Sysplex administration , IMS tools expertise – IBM, BMC, Broadcom/CA Database Administration Knowledge of IMS database organization using access methods of VSAM and OSAM Full function database organization types HSAM, HISAM, SHISAM, HDAM, HIDAM, INDEX, GSAM Definition and use of LOGICAL databases HALDB (partitioned): PHDAM, PHIDAM, ILDS, PSINDEX, etc. Fast Path databases (DEDBs) Database Design and related utilities DBD source coding and DBDGEN PSBGEN source coding and PSBGEN How databases are processed using secondary indexes (PROCSEQ=) Correct usage of PROCOPT= to minimize database locking ACBGEN Online Change IMS Catalog and IMS Management of ACBs Database monitoring Space management Database dataset space reporting for proactive outage avoidance. How to immediately fix an out of space condition for a VSAM database dataset Optional Skills: BMC IMS Tools experience Broadcom IMS Tools experience Z/OS scheduling expertise IMS DBA experience Troubleshooting and solving production database issues Install, configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment Install, configure and manage IBM IMS Tools IMS systems programming Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance and utilization DR recovery of application objects Lead and execute complex migrations to IBM IMS Tools from 3rd party products 16.00 Years of Experience Our client is a leading IT Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.

What you’ll do

Install, configure, and manage IMS systems and tools in a parallel sysplex environment, including database policies, security, maintenance, disaster recovery, and production support. Lead migrations from third-party products to IBM IMS Tools, assess changes and new versions, and develop project plans and customer training materials.

Requirements

Requires extensive IMS systems programming and administration expertise, including IMS database organization, VSAM and OSAM access methods, database design, and related utilities such as DBDGEN, PSBGEN, and ACBGEN. The role also calls for knowledge of database monitoring and space management, disaster recovery, and IMS tools from IBM, BMC, or Broadcom/CA; 16 years of experience is stated.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick Leave

Listed skills

• maintenance · Preferred
• Customer · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Production · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• project plans · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Interviewing · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• IMS Systems Programming
• IMS Parallel Sysplex Administration
• IBM IMS Tools
• BMC IMS Tools
• Broadcom/CA IMS Tools
• IMS Database Administration
• VSAM
• OSAM
• HALDB
• Fast Path Databases
• DBDGEN
• PSBGEN
• ACBGEN
• IMS Catalog
• Database Monitoring
• Disaster Recovery

Job areas

• Technology
• Consulting

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