Bengaluru, Karnataka

Job Summary

Mainframe IMS Database Administrator (IMS DBA)

An IMS Database Administrator (IMS DBA) should possess the following key skills:

Technical Skills

Strong experience in IMS Database Administration (IMS v13 and above).

Expertise in IMS database objects: DBD, PSB, ACB, and Format Definitions (FMT).

Administration of IMS Full Function, HALDB, Fast Path, and DEDB databases.

Proficiency in DBRC, database load, restore, recovery, and reorganization (REORG) processes.

Experience with database initialization, forward recovery, checkpoint/restart, secondary index creation, and pointer checking.

Strong knowledge of IMS utilities (IBM and BMC tools).

Familiarity with IMS exit points and custom routines.

Mainframe Platform Skills

Strong working knowledge of OS, TSO/ISPF, and JCL.

Experience with supporting technologies such as VSAM, CICS, and IMS DC.

Working knowledge of RACF security administration related to IMS environments.

Tools Expertise

Hands-on experience with:
File Manager

IMSUTIL

DELTA IMS

IBM/BMC IMS Utilities





Operational & Support Skills

Database monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity management.

Troubleshooting and resolution of IMS database issues.\\r\\nRoot Cause Analysis (RCA) and incident management.

Backup, recovery, disaster recovery, and high-availability support.

Change, release, and production support experience.

Soft Skills

Analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work in critical production environments and manage priorities effectively.

Documentation and process improvement mindset.

IMS DBA – Key Responsibilities

IMS Database Administration

Administer and maintain IMS databases (Full Function, HALDB, Rapid Path, DEDB).

Create, modify, and manage DBDs, PSBs, ACBs, and Format definitions.

Database Maintenance & Recovery

Perform database initialization, load, reorganization (REORG), backup, restore, and recov

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