Mainframe IMS DB Tools Specialist

IPolarity; Hanover Township (NJ); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPolarity is seeking a seasoned Mainframe IMS DB Tools Specialist to join our remote team. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of hands-on IMS DBA and systems programming experience on IBM z/OS, with strong expertise in IMS Tools installation, migration, and DB tools such as DBDGEN, PSBGEN, ACBGEN.

The role focuses on IMS environment stability, performance, and rapid recovery, leveraging Parallel Sysplex, IMS Catalog, and DR processes to ensure continuous production support.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IBM IMS on z/OS
• Experience with IMS Tools installation and migration
• Strong troubleshooting and disaster recovery skills
• Experience with Parallel Sysplex and IMS catalog management

Skills

IMS systems

Z/OS knowledge

Troubleshooting

DR planning

Tools

IMS Tools

DBDGEN

PSBGEN

ACBGEN

DED B

HALDB

PHDAM

PHIDAM

Job description

Hiring: Mainframe IMS DB Tools Specialist

Location: Remote

Total Experience: 15+

Looking for a strong IMS DBA / IMS Systems Programmer with hands-on experience in IBM IMS, IMS Tools, and z/OS.

Key Skills:

• IMS installation, configuration & Parallel Sysplex
• IMS Tools installation & migration
• DBDGEN, PSBGEN, ACBGEN
• HALDB, PHDAM, PHIDAM, DEDB, HDAM, HIDAM
• VSAM / OSAM, IMS Catalog & Online Change
• Database monitoring, recovery & space management
• IMS production troubleshooting & DR
• BMC or Broadcom IMS Tools is a plus