Mainframe Ims System Support

**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 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.

There’s never a typical day as a System Administrator at Kyndryl, because no two projects are alike. You’ll be managing systems data for clients and providing day-to-day solutions and security compliance. You’ll oversee a queue of assignments and work directly with technicians, prioritizing tickets to deliver the best solutions to our clients.

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
- 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

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.