IMS Tools & Database Specialist

Computer Task; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

CTG is seeking an IMS Tools & Database Specialist to support IBM IMS environments for our client. This remote, ongoing contract role focuses on IMS programming, DBA tasks, and complex migrations in a Parallel Sysplex and z/OS context.

You will install, configure, monitor, and optimize IMS tools, manage VSAM/HDAM/DEDB databases, develop DBD/PSB/ACB processes, and contribute to DR, security, and performance improvements. Strong English communication required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering and supporting IBM IMS databases and IMS Tools in enterprise z/OS environments.
• Experience with complex IMS Tools migrations and production database troubleshooting.
• Experience developing database policies, procedures, recovery strategies, and project plans.
• BMC IMS Tools and/or Broadcom IMS Tools experience preferred.
• z/OS scheduling expertise and IMS DBA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage IBM IMS and IMS Tools in a Parallel Sysplex environment.
• Perform IMS systems programming, database administration, monitoring, and space management.
• Manage IMS database structures including VSAM, OSAM, HALDB, and related objects.
• Develop and maintain DBD, PSB, ACB, DBDGEN, PSBGEN, and ACBGEN processes.
• Establish database management, disaster recovery, security, maintenance, and utilization procedures.
• Evaluate IMS upgrades, change requests, and technical impacts; provide recommendations.
• Support disaster recovery and recovery of application objects.
• Lead complex migrations from third-party products to IBM IMS Tools.
• Develop project plans covering planning, conversion, implementation, and cutover phases.
• Troubleshoot production database issues, including VSAM out-of-space conditions and database locking.
• Provide vendor consultation and technical support.
• Conduct customer training and develop technical presentation materials.

Skills

IBM IMS Tools

IMS systems programming

IMS database administration

VSAM/OSAM/DEDB

DBD/PSB/ACB generation

z/OS Parallel Sysplex

Disaster recovery

Failure troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

BMC IMS Tools

Broadcom IMS Tools

Job description

CTG is seeking to fill an IMS Tools & Database Specialist position for our client.

Location: Remote

Duration: Ongoing Contract

Duties:

• Install, configure, and manage IBM IMS and IMS Tools in a Parallel Sysplex environment.
• Perform IMS systems programming, database administration, monitoring, and space management.
• Manage IMS database structures including VSAM, OSAM, Full-Function, HALDB, Fast Path/DEDB, secondary indexes, and logical databases.
• Develop and maintain DBD, PSB, ACB, DBDGEN, PSBGEN, and ACBGEN processes.
• Establish database management, disaster recovery, security, maintenance, and utilization procedures.
• Evaluate IMS upgrades, change requests, and technical impacts; provide recommendations.
• Support disaster recovery and recovery of application objects.
• Lead complex migrations from third-party products to IBM IMS Tools.
• Develop project plans covering planning, conversion, implementation, and cutover phases.
• Troubleshoot production database issues, including VSAM out-of-space conditions and database locking.
• Provide vendor consultation and technical support.
• Conduct customer training and develop technical presentation materials.

Skills:

• IBM IMS Tools and IMS systems programming.
• IMS database administration and database organization.
• VSAM, OSAM, HALDB, PHDAM, PHIDAM, ILDS, PSINDEX, HDAM, HIDAM, HSAM, HISAM, SHISAM, GSAM, and DEDB.
• IMS Catalog, IMS Management of ACBs, Online Change, ACBGEN, DBDGEN, and PSBGEN.
• Secondary indexes, PROCSEQ, PROCOPT, database utilities, monitoring, and space management.
• Parallel Sysplex and z/OS environments.
• Disaster recovery, database security, maintenance, and migration.
• Strong troubleshooting, technical consulting, project planning, and customer training skills.

Experience:

• Proven experience administering and supporting IBM IMS databases and IMS Tools in enterprise z/OS environments.
• Experience with complex IMS Tools migrations and production database troubleshooting.
• Experience developing database policies, procedures, recovery strategies, and project plans.
• BMC IMS Tools and/or Broadcom IMS Tools experience preferred.
• z/OS scheduling expertise and IMS DBA experience preferred.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $90.00 to $110.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next- working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.