IMS Tools & DB Specialist - Mainframe Sysplex Expert

TechDigital Group; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is seeking an IMS systems specialist to install, configure and manage IBM IMS in a parallel sysplex environment for client environments in Wisconsin. The role combines hands-on technical work with project planning and migration activities.

You will review IMS tool versions, lead migrations to IBM IMS Tools from third-party products, implement DR and security policies, and provide training materials and sessions for IMS Tools deployments.

Qualifications

• Install, configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment.
• Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance and utilization.
• Lead and execute complex migrations to IBM IMS Tools from 3rd party products.
• Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for IMS Tools and migration processes.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

IMS parallel sysplex

IBM IMS Tools

IMS systems programming

Policy & procedures

IMS migrations

Client training

Tools

BMC IMS Tools

Broadcom IMS Tools

Z/OS scheduling

IMS DBA experience

Job description

TechDigital Group is seeking an IMS systems specialist to install, configure and manage IBM IMS in a parallel sysplex environment for client environments in Wisconsin. The role combines hands-on technical work with project planning and migration activities.

You will review IMS tool versions, lead migrations to IBM IMS Tools from third-party products, implement DR and security policies, and provide training materials and sessions for IMS Tools deployments.