- IMS for z/OS (Primary Skill)

• Knowledge of IMS Database Manager, DBD source and generation, understanding of Database Recovery Control [DBRC] information and commands, BMP and basic DL/I coding imbedded in COBOL source.
• Familiarity with IMS Transaction Manager, including basic control region and message region processing, PSB coding and generation, and ACB, MODBLKS, and FORMAT generation.  FORMAT coding is a plus, but not required.  A basic knowledge of Control Region commands for monitoring Sub-systems, Regions, Databases, and Transaction Queues is required. 
• Strong working knowledge of HALDB partitioning schemes and underlying structures.   Ability to backup and restore and maintain partitions. 
• Familiarity with IMS Utility JCL, execution, restart, commands for Database allocation changes, and IMS Database backup and recovery techniques.