Job Description
Insight Global’s client, a Technical System Integrator, is seeking an experienced Mainframe IMS Systems Programmer to support and administer mission-critical IBM z/OS IMS environments. This individual will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, performance tuning, and operational stability of IMS Database (IMS DB) and IMS Transaction Manager (IMS TM) subsystems. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in IBM mainframe infrastructure, IMS administration, performance optimization, disaster recovery, and high-availability architectures supporting large-scale transactional environments.
pay range: $64-72/hr
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Required Skills & Experience
7+ years of experience with IBM z/OS operating system
Hands-on experience with IMS DB and IMS TM administration
Deep knowledge of:
DBD/PSB/ACB management
IMS control regions and transaction processing
Buffer pool tuning and performance optimization
Experience with IMS utilities, backup/recovery, and DR strategies
Experience integrating IMS with:
DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems
Familiarity with RACF security controls for IMS environments
Understanding of Sysplex and high availability architectures
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Exposure to IMS modernization or API enablement (z/OS Connect, REST integration)
Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, MainView, RMF)
Knowledge of automation tools (REXX, Ansible, z/OSMF workflows)
Experience with DB control, TCPIP, ZOS Connect, Assembler routines.
Skill and experience with IMS Routines & Exit Routines will be a big plus.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.