Mainframe IMS system support Lead / SME

The Role

As a Mainframe IMS System Programmer SME at Kyndryl are project-based subject matter experts in all things infrastructure – good at providing analysis, documenting and diagraming work for hand-off, offering timely solutions, and generally 'figuring it out.' This is a hands-on role where your feel for the interaction between a system and its environment will be invaluable to every one of your clients.

There are two halves to this role : First, contributing to current projects where you analyze problems and tech issues, offer solutions, and test, modify, automate, and integrate systems. And second, long-range strategic planning of IT infrastructure and operational execution. This role isn't specific to any one platform, so you'll need a good feel for all of them. And because of this, you'll experience variety and growth at Kyndryl that you won't find anywhere else.

You'll be involved early to offer solutions, help decide whether something can be done, and identify the technical and timeline risks up front. This means dealing with both client expectations and internal challenges – in other words, there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference, and a lot of people will witness your contributions. In fact, a frequent sign of success for our Infrastructure Specialists is when clients come back to us and ask for the same person by name. That's the kind of impact you can have!

This is a project-based role where you'll enjoy deep involvement throughout the lifespan of a project, as well as the chance to work closely with Architects, Technicians, and PMs. Whatever your current level of tech savvy or where you want your career to lead, you'll find the right opportunities and a buddy to support your growth. Boredom Trust us, that won't be an issue.

Your future at Kyndryl

There are lots of opportunities to gain certification and qualifications on the job, and you'll continuously grow as a Cloud Hyperscaler. Many of our Infrastructure Specialists are on a path toward becoming either an Architect or Distinguished Engineer, and there are opportunities at every skill level to grow in either of these directions.

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 Experience

• 9 to 14 Years of Experience in Mainframe IMS System Programming.
• Experience with IMS system software and related program products software. installation, migrations, customization and maintenance.
• Must have experience with SMP / E maintenance utility, DBMS security interfaces, familiar with DBMS connection interfaces to other subsystems (DB2 / CICS / etc) and network VTAM / IP functionality.
• Experience in IMS backup and recovery scenarios - traditional image copy, FLASH, mirroring etc., methodology.
• Plan and perform Health Checks and Analysis
• Very good knowledge of IMS database organization
• Performance analysis & tuning for DBMS subsystems
• IMS Monitoring Tool- Proficient- Required Monitoring tool
• Proficient in JCL, TSO / SDSF / JES2 / SYSVIEW / SMP / E
• Ability to debug & diagnose DBMS system and utility software
• Requires IMS Sysplex experience & data sharing expertise
• Various types of IMS restarts (COLD / WARM / ERE).
• Knowledge about IMS SYSGEN process - Defining / Adding Transactions and Programs to the IMS system.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Skills Required

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