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Mainframe IMS DB Tools
Job in
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-09
Listing for:
Pyramid Consulting, Inc
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, IT Consultant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job
-30352
Pay Range: $102/hr - $103/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
Core Technical
Skills:
Install, configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment
Install, configure and manage IBM IMS Tools
IMS systems programming
Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance and utilization
Reviewing new versions of IMS for functionality, advising how they benefit the client
Evaluating change requests and determine impact to assigned clients
Vendor consultations for problems and questions
DR recovery of application objects
Lead and execute complex migrations to IBM IMS Tools from 3rd party products
Develop a project plan with defined phases (Planning, Conversion, Implementation, Cutover) and timelines, ensuring alignment with client objectives and internal best practices
Conduct customer training sessions and develop presentation materials for IMS Tools and migration processes
Key Requirements and Technology
Experience:
Key skills; IMS system programming (install, configure, maintain), ), IMS in Parallel Sysplex administration , IMS tools expertise – IBM, BMC, Broadcom/CA
Database Administration
Knowledge of IMS database organization using access methods of VSAM and OSAM
Full function database organization types
HSAM, HISAM, SHISAM, HDAM, HIDAM, INDEX, GSAM
Definition and use of LOGICAL databases
Database Design and related utilities
DBD source coding and DBDGEN
PSBGEN source coding and PSBGEN
How databases are processed using secondary indexes (PROCSEQ=)
Correct usage of PROCOPT= to minimize database locking
ACBGEN
Online Change
IMS Catalog and IMS Management of ACBs
Database monitoring
Space management
How to immediately fix an out of space condition for a VSAM database dataset
Optional
Skills:
IMS DBA experience
Troubleshooting and solving production database issues
Install, configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment
Install, configure and manage IBM IMS Tools
IMS systems programming
Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, DR, security, maintenance and utilization
DR recovery of application objects
Lead and execute complex migrations to IBM IMS Tools from 3rd party products
16.00 Years of Experience
Our client is a leading IT Industry , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.
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