Mainframe IMS Database Administrator

Kyndryl Solutions Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kyndryl is seeking a seasoned Mainframe IMS Database Administrator in Chennai to design, implement, and maintain IMS databases, ensure security, backups, and uptime.

You will collaborate with IMS system programmers and application teams, manage access controls, perform disaster recovery planning, capacity planning, and drive improvements for reliability.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, on-call support, and ensuring scalable DB architectures in a hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Mainframe IMS DBA SME.
• Security configurations, workload management, and automation scripting.
• Monitor system performance & availability, implementing necessary tuning.
• Perform system backups, recovery, and troubleshooting for IMS DBA issues.
• Hands-on expertise with DBRC and IMS utilities.
• Strong experience with IMS database structures and access methods.
• Design clustering and workload balancing for high availability.
• Support on-call rotations for extended-hour coverage

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IMS databases (Full Function, HALDB, Fast Path/DEDB)
• Manage database organization, allocation, and space management
• Administer DBRC, including recovery, restart, and logging processes
• Perform database tuning (buffer usage, access paths, HIDAM/HDAM optimization)
• Execute and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
• Support database reorgs, loads, unloads, and utilities
• Monitor and resolve database performance and integrity issues
• Collaborate with IMS system programmers and application teams
• Support data sharing environments and high availability configurations
• Maintain database documentation, standards, and procedures

Skills

IMS DBA experience

Security configurations

Workload management

Automation scripting

Performance tuning

DBRC

IMS database structures

High availability

On-call rotations

Tools

IBM IMS Tools

IMS FILE manager for IMS

REXX

Job description

Mainframe IMS Database Administrator

Who We Are At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world’s leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people—Kyndryls that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Within our Mainframe IMS Database Administrator team at Kyndryl, you'll be a master of managing and administering the backbone of our technological infrastructure. You'll be the architect of the system, shaping the base definition, structure, and documentation to ensure the long-term success of our business operations. Your expertise will be crucial in configuring, installing and maintaining database management systems, ensuring that our systems are always running at peak performance. You'll also be responsible for managing user access, implementing the highest standards of security to protect our valuable data from unauthorized access. In addition, you'll be a disaster recovery guru, developing strong backup and recovery plans to ensure that our system is always protected in the event of a failure. Your technical acumen will be put to use, as you support end users and application developers in solving complex problems related to our database systems. As a key player on the team, you'll implement policies and procedures to safeguard our data from external threats. You will also conduct capacity planning and growth projections based on usage, ensuring that our system is always scalable to meet our business needs. You'll be a strategic partner, working closely with various teams to coordinate systematic database project plans that align with our organizational goals. Your contributions will not go unnoticed - you'll have the opportunity to propose and implement enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system, enabling us to deliver world-class services to our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IMS databases (Full Function, HALDB, Fast Path/DEDB)
• Manage database organization, allocation, and space management
• Administer DBRC, including recovery, restart, and logging processes
• Perform database tuning (buffer usage, access paths, HIDAM/HDAM optimization)
• Execute and support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
• Support database reorgs, loads, unloads, and utilities
• Monitor and resolve database performance and integrity issues
• Collaborate with IMS system programmers and application teams
• Support data sharing environments and high availability configurations
• Maintain database documentation, standards, and procedures

Your Future at Kyndryl

Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from Junior Administrator to Architect. We have training and upskilling programs that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms. One of the benefits of Kyndryl is that we work with customers in a variety of industries, from banking to retail. Whether you want to broaden your knowledge base or narrow your scope and specialize in a specific sector, you can find your opportunity here.

Who You Are

You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10+ Years of experience as a Mainframe IMS DBA SME
• Knowledge of security configurations, workload management, and automation scripting.
• Monitor system performance & availability, implementing necessary tuning
• Perform system backups, recovery, and troubleshooting for IMS DBA issues.
• Hands-on expertise with DBRC and IMS utilities.
• Strong experience with IMS database structures and access methods.
• Design clustering and workload balancing for high availability.
• Support on-call rotations for extended-hour coverage

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• HALDB partitioning and large database management
• Parallel Sysplex / IMS data sharing
• IMS tools (e.g., IBM IMS Tools, IMS FILE manager for IMS)
• Exposure to automation (REXX)
• Knowledge of z/OS storage and dataset management

Being You

The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we’re excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That’s The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn’t just a job - it’s an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health - because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best. From your very first day, you’ll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won’t just contribute - you’ll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth. We’re here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you’ll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You’ll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities - from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you’ll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success. We want you to thrive here - and we’re committed to helping you do just that.

Experience Level

Senior Level