Mainframe IMS DBA System Administrator

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

As an IMS DBA System Administrator, you will leverage extensive expertise in managing and optimizing IBM Information Management System (IMS) mainframe databases. Your primary responsibilities include ensuring database availability, integrity, and performance through advanced backup and recovery procedures, performance tuning, and issue resolution. Key duties involve designing IMS database structures (DBDs, PSBs, ACBs), maintaining robust database security, collaborating with developers to deliver effective database solutions, and acting as the technical authority for complex database challenges. This role frequently requires strategic planning and proactive client-focused solutions.  

One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here. You'll also get the chance to share your expertise by recommending modernization options, identifying new business opportunities, and cultivating relationships with other teams and stakeholders. Does the work get challenging at times? Yes But you'll collaborate with a diverse group of talented people and gain invaluable management and organizational skills, which will come in handy as you move forward in your career.

Your future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior System Administrator to Architect. We have opportunities for Cloud Hyperscalers that you won't find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with clients in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in IMS DBA environment with work management, user management, journal management and performance management
• Act as support and domain expert for IMS DBA and system components; provide direct technical support as needed in the planning, coordination, installation, implementation and testing of releases, upgrades, or changes to IMS DBA subsystem, network, and component software
• Experience with mainframe IMS Full-Function and Fast Path databases in production environments.
• Strong understanding of IMS utilities, DBRC, JCL, TSO/ISPF, and mainframe batch job troubleshooting.
• Proficient understanding of database internals, logs, buffer pools, and catalog/directory management. 
• Experience with mainframe performance monitoring and tuning tools.  
• Solid experience with mainframe automation and scripting tools, and potentially Linux/Unix scripting. 
• Knowledge of related mainframe technologies such as CICS, COBOL, and data sharing. 
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interface with technical and non-technical teams. 

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it's how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we're not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That's the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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