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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

• Install, configure, and maintain IMS database environments (IMS DB)
• Support and manage different IMS database types:
  • Full Function DB
  • Fast Path DB
  • HALDB (High Availability Large Databases)
• Perform database administration activities:
  • Database definition, allocation, and dataset management
  • REORGs and space management to maintain performance
• Manage IMS control structures:
  • DBD, PSB, ACB libraries, and IMS Catalog
• Execute and support IMS utilities:
  • Load / Unload
  • Reorganization
  • Image Copy
  • Recovery utilities (e.g., DFSURGL0, DFSUICP0)
• Monitor database performance and resolve issues:
  • Access path inefficiencies
  • Space constraints
  • Application-related data issues
  • Abends and data inconsistencies
• Collaborate with:
  • Application development teams (DL/I access, database design)
  • IMS System Programmers (performance and tuning)
  • Operations teams (batch and online processing)
• Participates in design, development and implementation of complex Databases or maintenance and support of the infrastructure supporting IMS databases, often using new technologies and emergingmethodologies.
• Manages multiple, moderately complex projects and may direct activities of a team related to special initiatives or operations. Routine accountability is for technical knowledge and capabilities as a team member or as an individual contributor.
• Design technical solution to match business application requirements
• Create process flow charts and related procedural documentation.
• Perform database recovery of all types (Image Copy recovery, PIT recovery).
• Provide independent application development support
• Experience with Performance and Tunning

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.

Kyndryl currently does not require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, however, if you are hired to work at a client, customer, or partner location, you may be required to show proof ofvaccinationto align with their respective COVID-19vaccinationpolicies. Those who believe they are eligible may apply for a medical or religious accommodation prior to the start of employment.

Who You Are

• Minimum 7 years of DBA experience supporting IMS databases in a z/OS environment using Sysplexed Data Sharing. Must have knowledge of Full Function, Fast Path and HALDB databases using Secondary Indexing, Logical Relationships, Sparsing Routines (Assembler), Replication, Compression, Encryption. Database performance and tuning, Database monitoring and troubleshooting, Physical database design and build, Backup and recovery
• Strong experience with IBM z/OS environment
• Hands-on experience as IMS Application DBA (IMS DB)
• Experience with IMS utilities and DB maintenance activities
• Experience troubleshooting:
  • Database abends (Uxxx, S0Cxx)
  • Data corruption or integrity issues
• Familiarity with:
  • JCL, TSO/ISPF, SDSF, REXX
  • Batch and online IMS environments (IMS DB/DC)
  • IMS Database Administration Utilities, BMC utility and monitoring tools or equivalent.

• Experience integrating IMS with:
  • DB2, CICS, MQ, and distributed systems
• Experience with performance tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, MainView)
• Exposure to IMS modernization (APIs, z/OS Connect)
• Knowledge of scripting/automation (REXX)
• Experience in large-scale IMS database migrations or consolidation
• Exposure to data replication or data integration solutions
• Experience in regulatory/compliance-driven environments (SOX, PCI, etc.)
• Management procedures and/or tools (ISPW, Service Now). Experience with VISIO a plus.

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 learningprograms give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, includingMicrosoft, 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.

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