Mainframe IMS System Support

* Decline will set your Cookie preferences to "Required" and will prevent Kyndryl and its partners from collecting and using Cookie data to collect statistics and to provide you a personalized web experience and more relevant ads on third party websites.**Who We Are****The Role**As a System Administrator at Kyndryl, you’ll solve complex problems and identify potential future issues across the spectrum of platforms and services. You’ll be at the forefront of new technology and modernization, working with some of our biggest clients – which means some of the biggest in the world.**Key Responsibilities:*** **Manage IMS Administration and Maintenance** Ensure the installation, customization, upgrade, and decommissioning of IMS components (DB, TM, DBDC), maintaining compliance with corporate standards and high availability.* **Diagnose and Resolve Complex IMS Issues** Analyze and resolve incidents related to the IMS system and databases, including engaging with vendors for troubleshooting and applying fixes.* **Lead Technical Initiatives and Continuous Improvements** Coordinate performance optimization projects, implement new functionalities (such as IMS Connect, Fast Path, Data Sharing), and guide the team in advanced practices and automation (z/OSMF, Zowe, Ansible).**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*** Extensive experience with administration of IMS and system programming support* Extensive experience with installation, customization and decommission of IMS DB, TM and DBDC* Extensive experience with troubleshooting and solving IMS System and Database issues* Extensive experience with interfacing with software vendors for troubleshooting and solving IMS problems* Extensive experience with SMP/E for IMS installation and system generation of IMS systems* Extensive experience with SMP/E for IMS tools installation and customization* Strong knowledge in JCL and mainframe utilities in general* Solid knowledge in DBRC and database recovery* Solid knowledge in Unix System Services (USS) to support IMS features* Solid knowledge in High Availability for IMS, including Data Sharing and Shared Queues configurations* Solid knowledge in IMS Connect and similar products from other vendors* Solid knowledge in IMS Fast Path configurations* Advanced problem-solving skills* Effective communication skills* English proficiency for meetings, documentation and emails**Preferred Technical and Professional Experience*** Solid understanding of IMS logs and how to interpret information using DFSERA10, IMS Problem Investigator or similar products* Solid understanding of IMS Performance monitoring and tunning* Solid understanding of IMS Exits, how to configure and deploy them* Solid knowledge in Assembler programming to support existing exits and user modifications* Solid knowledge in mainframe programming languages to support daily work, such as Rexx, Python, Cobol, etc* Solid knowledge in z/OSMF and Zowe* Solid knowledge in Ansible* Working experience with IMS Catalog and ACB Management.* Technical leadership experience**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.**Get Referred**We’re glad you’re here. Take a look around at the many exciting career opportunities we have available and apply today **Drop off your CV/Resume** and a Recruiter will reach out with related career information that match your experience and expertise. **Sign up for Job Alerts** Create your account and then . When new jobs become available that meet your criteria, you’ll be alerted right away### Drive progress with purposeAt Kyndryl, we achieve progress the world depends on, with purpose.**Beginning with** **the purpose that matters to you**. Because here, you will be part of a culture designed with purpose. One that is restless, empathetic and devoted. Where we are committed to sustainable progress for our customers and supporting the communities where we work and live. All of you is what we want. And what we need. Join us, and together, we can advance the vital systems that power human progress.#J-18808-Ljbffr