MF IMS Consultant

1 day ago


Pune, Maharashtra, India NTT DATA, Inc. Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

We are currently seeking a MF IMS Consultant to join our team in pune, Mahrshtra (IN-MH), India (IN).

Product Install\Upgrade

Product install\upgrades\maintenance and customization with usermods.

Supporting Product Support

Managing supporting software products.

CICS Configuration

Configuration of CICS and setting up subsystem connectivity

System Installation\Upgrades & Configuration

Plan, test, and implement IMS software upgrades, RSU, and feature enhancements

IMS Architecture Knowledge

Deep understanding of IMS/TM and IMS/DB subsystems, message processing regions, and how IMS fits within a z/OS Sysplex.

Database Management

Proficient in defining and maintaining IMS databases using DBDs and PSBs, controls for segmentation, and executing DL/I utilities.

Programming Skills

Hands-on experience developing and maintaining IMS applications in COBOL, writing exits in Assembler, and automating tasks with REXX.

System Administration

Skills in installing, configuring, and patching IMS regions; managing control blocks; and orchestrating deployments via SMP/E or z/OSMF. SYSGEN and subsystem connectivity management for MQ, CICS and DB2. Also LU6.2 and NJE connectivity

Performance Tuning

Ability to monitor IMS transaction and database performance, adjust IMS buffer pools, and optimize logging and threading for SLAs.

Troubleshooting

Strong analytical skills for diagnosing transaction failures, database lock contention, and communication errors using trace tools and dumps.

Backup and Recovery

Knowledge of IMS restart strategies (cold, warm, and concurrent restarts) and integration with DFSMShsm for log retention and recovery.

Integration Skills

Familiarity with linking IMS to CICS, DB2, MQ, web services, and leveraging IMS Connect or GATEWAY for cross-platform transactions.

Documentation and Communication

Ability to produce clear runbooks, architecture diagrams, change-control records, and to coordinate with developers, DBAs, and operations teams.

Continuous Learning

Commitment to staying current with IBM Redbooks, IMS enhancements, vendor training, and industry best practices.

Skills Matrix:

Competency Area

Skill Focus

Proficiency Level

Tools / Technologies Used

IMS Architecture Knowledge

Designing IMS/TM regions, IMS/DB structure setup

Advanced

IMS/TM, IMS/DB, IMS Connect, GATEWAY

Mainframe OS & Utilities

Mainframe OS & Utilities

Advanced

z/OS, SMP/E, JES2, JCL, TSO/ISPF, DFSMS

Database Management

DBD/PSB design, database utility operations

Advanced

DL/I, DBDGEN, PSBGEN, IEBGENER, File-AID, RECON

Programming Skills

Application coding, system exits, automation scripting

Intermediate

COBOL, HLASM, REXX, ISPF

System Administration

Region installs, PTF deployments, SMP/E and z/OSMF use

Intermediate

SMP/E, z/OSMF, SDSF, SMP/E RECEIVE/APPLY/ACCEPT, SYSGEN

Performance Tuning

Buffer tuning, logging optimization, workload balancing

Intermediate

RMF, SMF, OMEGAMON, IMS Performance Analyzer

Troubleshooting

Dump analysis, trace capture, log interpretation

Advanced

IPCS, SLIP, IMS logs, dump analyzers

Backup & Recovery

Cold/warm restarts, log retention, disaster recovery

Intermediate

DFSMShsm, FDR, ABARS

Integration Skills

Connecting IMS with middleware and enterprise systems

Intermediate

IMS Connect, MQSeries, JDBC, web services

Documentation & Communication

Runbooks, diagrams, change-control documentation

Advanced

Visio, Word, Confluence, SharePoint

Continuous Learning

Tracking product updates, certifications, community

Ongoing

IBM Redbooks, TechU, vendor webinars



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