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System Database Administrator: IDMS - Mainframe COBOL

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 12/5/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
IDMS Database Administration
COBOL Programming
Mainframe Database Management
IDMS Utilities & Tools
Database Performance Tuning
Logical & Physical Database Design
Application Modernization
Problem Determination
Documentation and Communication

Compensation

Salary Range

$120K - 180K a year

Responsibilities

Manage and administer IDMS databases, assist with COBOL-based application modernization, resolve issues, and document solutions.

Requirements

Requires 15 years IDMS database experience, 10 years COBOL programming/debugging, strong documentation and communication skills, and preferred knowledge of Db2/SQL, data migration, and mainframe technologies.

Full Description

Introduction A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio Your Role And Responsibilities IDMS Database Administrator well versed in IDMS database operations, as well as IDMS Central Version system operations. Mainframe COBOL to assist with Modernization conversion projects, including problem determination and resolution based on IDMS DB/DC behaviors. Responsibilities • Consult with clients, discuss IDMS concepts and relate them to existing Db2/SQL solutions. • Assist with Problem determination in application modernization issues in both the converted application COBOL code, and the internal COBOL framework emulating IDMS behaviors • Resolve issues and / or make recommendations on corrections needed • Document issues / resolution as required • Make modifications to internal COBOL framework, and existing processes and procedures as assigned Skills • Using IDMS Utilities & Tools • Administrating the IDMS Database • Managing the IDMS Database & System • Securing & Applying Maintenance to the Database • Logical & Physical Database Design for IDMS • Defining an IDMS Database • Implementing & maintaining an IDMS Database • Database, DC-UCF Internals • IDMS / DC-COBOL • IDMS Performance & Tuning • Database definitions: • Schema, Subschema, DMCL, DBName table, Page groups • Set definition of MA, OA, OM, MM • IDMS system and user exits, how to invoke • Local mode vs CV (Central Version) and why you might use one over the other Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical And Professional Expertise • Excellent understanding of IDMS application and Database usage including ADSO (15 Years experience) • Excellent COBOL, COBOL/CICS programming and debugging skills. (10 years of experience) • Excellent documentation and communication skills Preferred Technical And Professional Experience • Db2/SQL application and performance tuning knowledge • Data Migration experience • Assembler/Macro language knowledge • IMS-DB/DC • VSAM

This job posting was last updated on 12/6/2025

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