About the role
As an IDMS Database Administrator (DBA), you will make an impact by ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of IDMS systems and related software. You will be a valued member of the infrastructure/mainframe team and work collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders to support critical database operations.
In this role, you will:
Execute IDMS system programming, including software installation and applying fixes
Perform problem determination and resolution for IDMS system software, related products, utilities, and tools
Administer and maintain IDMS systems, including backups, system start-up/shutdown, and corrupt data recovery
Prepare and implement policies for disk storage setup, CPU resource consumption limits, and backup strategy for IDMS subsystem objects
Conduct R&D and proof-of-concept work for new IDMS features, reporting long-term cost-benefit findings to senior management
Work model:
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Melbourne, Victoria.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
Strong knowledge of RDBMS concepts and IDMS system architecture
Experience with IDMS software upgrades and IDMS utilities (Backup, Reorg, Recovery, Load, Unload, etc.)
Experience with complete system-level backup and recovery
Proficiency in creation and management of databases, tablespaces, tables, and indexes
Knowledge of basic IDMS DB2 commands, security management, and space management
These will help you stand out
Experience with ITIL Change and Configuration Management, including moving updates through staging environments
Proven ability in ITIL Incident/Problem Management — identifying, determining, and resolving product issues in collaboration with requestors
Background in performance tuning and monitoring DBA housekeeping jobs, deadlock/timeout detection, and resolution
