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System Database Administrator: IDMS - Mainframe COBOL
Pittsfield, MA; Rolla, MO
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On-site
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Full-time
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1mo ago
Benefits & Perks
•401(k) matching
•Competitive salary and equity package
•Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
•Parental leave
•Flexible work arrangements
•Equity
•Healthcare
•Parental Leave
•Flexible Hours
Required Skills
React
JavaScript
Node.js
About Us
IBM researches, develops, manufactures, and markets technology products ranging from mainframe computers to cognitive solutions, always with a core drive to innovate and explore new fields.
Size: 10000+ employees
Industry: Technology
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
This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.
Required education
None
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
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Excellent understanding of IDMS application and Database usage including ADSO (15 Years experience)
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Excellent COBOL, COBOL/CICS programming and debugging skills. (10 years of experience)
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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
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IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:
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Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
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Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
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Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
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Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
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Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
Client-provided location(s): Rolla, MO, Pittsfield, MA
Job ID: IBM-69997
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-12-20T18:47:40
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