Mainframe IMS Admin L3

Overview

On Site
$50 - $60
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

BMC
Backup Administration
Database Administration
IBM IMS
Level Design
MFS
Network Layer
Performance Tuning
Recovery
Backup
Collaboration
Database
IBM OMEGAMON
Information Management
JCL
RACF
System Administration
Systems Design
TSO

Job Details

Job Title: Mainframe IMS Admin L3
Location: Plano, TX (Onsite)
Rate: Competitive (Contact for details)
Client: Contact for details
Key Responsibilities:
Support IMS DB/DC systems at the L3 level (design, config, tuning).
Handle IMS utilities, backups, recovery, and online/offline maintenance.
Provide expert-level guidance to lower support tiers.
Work with DBAs, application teams, and infrastructure units.
Participate in IMS upgrades, Sysplex planning, and automation.
Required Skills:
10+ years IMS DBA/Systems Admin experience.
Deep understanding of IMS Control Region, MFS, PSBs, and DBDs.
Strong skills in utilities like DFSDDLT0, DFSUDMP0, and recovery tools.
Proficient with performance tuning, DR, and BMC tools for IMS.

Technical Skills Required:

< data-start="170" data-end="218"> IMS (Information Management System):</>

  • IMS DB/DC administration experience

  • Deep understanding of:

    • IMS Control Region

    • Message Format Service (MFS)

    • Program Specification Blocks (PSBs)

    • Database Descriptors (DBDs)

< data-start="431" data-end="465"> IMS Utilities & Tools:</>

  • Experience with critical utilities like:

    • DFSDDLT0 DBDGEN utility

    • DFSUDMP0 Dump utility for IMS

    • IMS Backup & Recovery utilities (e.g., DFSUDR00, DFSURGU0)

  • Working knowledge of BMC Tools for IMS (e.g., BMC AMI IMS Database Tools, BMC Recovery Solutions)

< data-start="751" data-end="784"> Performance & Tuning:</>

  • IMS system tuning (e.g., buffer pool tuning, PSB performance)

  • IMS application performance analysis

  • Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution

< data-start="937" data-end="971"> System Administration:</>

  • Experience in IMS system design, configuration, and upgrades

  • Working with online/offline maintenance tasks

  • Familiarity with Sysplex environments and automation

< data-start="1151" data-end="1187"> Collaboration & Support:</>

  • Ability to provide L3 support

  • Work with DBAs, Application Developers, Infrastructure, and Operations teams

  • Mentor and guide lower-tier support personnel

BonNice-to-Have:

  • Knowledge of:

    • RACF (security)

    • JCL and TSO/ISPF

    • Automation tools for IMS

    • Monitoring tools (OMEGAMON for IMS, MainView)

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