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Position Summary
As an IDMS Database Administrator (DBA), you will make an impact by ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of Integrated Database Management System (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.
Mandatory Skills
- Strong knowledge of Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) concepts and IDMS system architecture
- Experience with IDMS software upgrades and IDMS utilities (Backup, Reorganisation, 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 Database 2 (DB2) commands, security management, and space management
Roles And Responsibilities
- 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, Central Processing Unit (CPU) resource consumption limits, and backup strategy for IDMS subsystem objects
- Conduct Research and Development (R&D) and proof-of-concept work for new IDMS features, reporting long-term cost-benefit findings to senior management
Qualifications/Certifications
- Experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Change and Configuration Management, including moving updates through staging environments
- Proven ability in ITIL Incident and Problem Management — identifying, determining, and resolving product issues in collaboration with requestors
- Background in performance tuning and monitoring Database Administrator (DBA) housekeeping jobs, deadlock/timeout detection, and resolution
Salary Range: >$100,000
Date of Posting: 15-Jul-26
Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.
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About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap 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, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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.
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