Senior Customer Solutions Engineer - IMS Professional Services

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Job Description Summary :

The Senior Customer Solutions Engineer brings creativity, curiosity and passion to the role working with our modernization products. They are technically versatile and deliver differentiated exceptional customer experiences to Rocket's customers.

This role will be in our IBM System Z Professional Services team working on customer engagements to help install, configure, implement, and provide training for the IBM IMS Tools product family and various other IBM Mainframe products. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge of IMS and related IBM z Systems technologies, strong communication skills, and a passion for helping clients achieve operational excellence.

Core Technical Skills :

Install, configure and manage IMS in a parallel sysplex environment

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

Troubleshooting and solving production database issues

Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients

Supporting multiple customer for after hours on-call

Database Skills :

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

HALDB (partitioned) : PHDAM, PHIDAM, ILDS, PSINDEX, etc.

Fast Path databases (DEDBs)

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 commands related to ACB and FORMAT changes

Database monitoring

Space management

Database dataset space reporting for proactive outage avoidance.

How to immediately fix an out of space condition for a VSAM database dataset

Integration Skills :

Coding and usage of IMS reorganization utilities (including IBM, BMC, CA)

Unload

Prefix resolution

Reload

Prefix update

Secondary index build

Image copy

Pointer checker

Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities

Knowledge of log archive and change accumulation utilities

How to perform a log archive on demand

Knowledge of IMS DB recovery utility

How to use DBRC to generate JCL for forward recovery and point-in-time database recovery

Identification and resolution of performance issues

Online tracing - Usage of IMS TRACE commands and associated utilities for spot monitoring of online program / transaction activity

Extracting information from IMS logs using DFSERA10 and related utilities DFSUTR20 and DFSUTR30

Use of DFSDDLT0 utility to access data

Program / transaction monitoring - Familiarity with usage of IBM's IMS performance Analyzer product is a plus

Using DBRC to monitor database activity

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience

8 + years as a Systems Programmer or other similar position

4+ years customer facing consulting experience

Development, application lifecycle or change management experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications :

Proven critical thinking, analytical and troubleshooting skills

Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and communication skills.

Excellent time management skills

Previous customer facing consulting experience

Travel Requirements : Up to 10%

Information Security :

Information security is everyone's responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity :

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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The base salary range for this role is $85,820.00 - $107,275.00 / year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What Rocket Software can offer you in USA :

Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

Life and disability coverage

Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

Monthly student debt benefit program

Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M / F / Vet / Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call : 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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At Rocket, software is about more than just code-it's about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we're serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

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