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
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email [email protected] with your request and contact information.
Language requirements vary depending on roles, but we ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you’ll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
