Mainframe IMS System Programmer

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MSP Owner: Patrice Patrick
Location: Plano TX 75024 (Onsite - Plano TX 75024)
Bill Rate $80/hr
Duration: 12 months
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Job Title: Mainframe IMS System Programmer

Role Description:
System Installation & Maintenance
Install configure and maintain IMS (DB and TM) subsystems tools and associated products (e.g. IMS Connect IMS
Tools ODBM BMPs).
Perform system upgrades maintenance (APARs/PTFs) and migrations to newer IMS versions.
Manage SMP/E environments for maintenance and software installation.
Ensure compatibility between IMS z/OS DB2 CICS and related products.

Performance & Capacity Management
Monitor IMS system performance and tune parameters for optimal throughput and response times.
Conduct capacity planning and growth analysis to ensure scalability and reliability.
Utilize tools like OMEGAMON Mainview or RMF for performance tracking and problem diagnosis.

System Support & Troubleshooting
Provide Level 3 technical support for IMS incidents and system abends.
Diagnose and resolve IMS database recovery log and buffer issues.
Collaborate with IBM support (PMRs cases) for complex issues and patches.

Database Administration Support
Support IMS DBA and application teams with DBD PSB and ACBGEN processes.
Maintain IMS catalog and RECON datasets; ensure proper backup/recovery strategy.
Manage IMS utilities such as DFSURGU0 DFSURWF0 and HALDB tools.

Automation & Integration
Develop and maintain automation scripts using REXX CLIST or JCL for operational efficiency.
Integrate IMS with monitoring tools scheduling systems and middleware (MQ Connect).
Support modernization initiatives such as IMS Open Database or REST API integration.

Disaster Recovery & Compliance
Participate in DR planning testing and documentation of IMS recovery procedures.
Ensure adherence to change management audit and compliance standards.

Documentation & Collaboration
Maintain detailed system configuration and maintenance documentation.
Provide mentorship to junior system programmers and cross-train peers.
Work closely with database administrators application developers and infrastructure teams.

Other skills
Experience with IMS integration to distributed systems (IMS Connect JDBC ODBM).
Familiarity with z/OSMF z/OS Connect EE or API enablement initiatives.
Knowledge of mainframe storage management (DFSMS VSAM).
Strong problem-solving debugging and performance analysis skills.

Essential Skills:
The IMS System Programmer is responsible for the installation customization maintenance and support of IBMs Information
Management System (IMS) environment on the z/OS mainframe platform. The role ensures high availability performance and
security of IMS subsystems coordinates system upgrades and provides technical expertise for application teams using IMS
databases and transaction managers.


Desirable Skills:
Excellent analytical and documentation skills.
Ability to work in a 24x7 on-call rotation environment.
Strong communication and teamwork abilities across global teams.


List Key Responsibilities:
Same as role description listed

Key words:
IMS Systems Programmer
Mainframe IMS Specialist
z/OS IMS Administrator
IMS Infrastructure Engineer


Preferred Skills:
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or equivalent certification.
Experience with cloud platforms and services beyond Azure such as AWS or Google Cloud.
Knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices.
Experience with other identity management solutions