IDMS Database Administrator

Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an experienced IDMS Database Administrator for a mainframe project. The role is fully remote within the UK and initially 3 months, outside IR35, with rate dependent on experience.

The successful candidate will perform hands-on IDMS database administration, investigate incidents, review user modifications, and support root-cause analysis across the Mainframe environment while ensuring adherence to security and procedures.

Qualifications

• Strong IDMS DBA experience in a Mainframe environment.
• Practical knowledge of CA/Broadcom IDMS.
• Experience querying and analysing data in IDMS databases and files.
• Experience investigating incidents and technical queries involving IDMS data.
• Ability to review user modifications as part of investigations.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on role.
• Ideally hold current UK Security Check (SC) clearance).

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on IDMS database administration and technical support.
• Access and analyse IDMS data to support incident investigations and queries.
• Investigate IDMS-related incidents and technical issues and identify root causes.
• Review and analyse user modifications as part of investigations.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of database-related issues.
• Collaborate with wider technical teams to resolve Mainframe issues.
• Present technical findings to support project activities.
• Ensure all DB access and investigations comply with procedures and security requirements.

Skills

IDMS experience

Mainframe

Data analysis

Incident investigations

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Security clearance

Tools

CA/Broadcom IDMS

Job description

IDMS Database Administrator (Mainframe)

Contract: Initial 3 months

Location: Fully Remote - UK

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Rate: Dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced IDMS Database Administrator to support a major client Mainframe project. Working within a specialist technical delivery team, you will provide hands-on IDMS database support, with a focus on investigating incidents and responding to technical queries involving customer data held within IDMS tables and files.

The role will involve accessing and analysing IDMS data, reviewing user modifications and supporting the investigation of technical issues within the Mainframe environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on IDMS database administration and technical support.
• Access and analyse customer data held within IDMS tables and files to support incident investigations and technical queries.
• Investigate IDMS‑related incidents and technical issues, helping to identify root causes.
• Review and analyse user modifications (user mods) where required as part of incident investigation.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of database‑related issues.
• Work with wider technical teams to investigate and resolve issues across the Mainframe environment.
• Provide technical findings and analysis to support project activities.
• Ensure all database access and investigation activities comply with established procedures and security requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation and provide updates where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience working as an IDMS Database Administrator in a Mainframe environment.
• Practical knowledge of CA/Broadcom IDMS.
• Experience accessing, querying and analysing data held within IDMS databases and files.
• Experience investigating incidents and technical queries involving IDMS data.
• Ability to review and understand user modifications (user mods) as part of technical investigations.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands‑on technical role.
• Ideally hold current, active UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with IDMS-DC and related Mainframe components.
• Experience supporting complex or large-scale Mainframe environments.
• Experience working on enterprise technology or Mainframe project delivery