Remote IDMS DB Administrator - Mainframe Incident Expert

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

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.