IDMS Mainframe DBA

MainframeMaster; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 79,310 - 158,620; Full time

Job summary

MainframeMaster in Hartford, United States is seeking a Full-time IDMS Mainframe DBA to support the IDMS database platform on z/OS. Responsibilities include implementing structural changes, supporting daily monitoring, and participating in disaster recovery activities. The ideal candidate must have 2+ years of knowledge in IDMS database structures and tools. This position offers a competitive salary range of $79,310 - $158,620, along with 24/7 on-call support rotation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of knowledge of IDMS Database logical and physical structures.
• Experience in database backup and recovery strategies.
• Solid understanding of IDMS program development and access techniques.

Responsibilities

• Implement structural changes and automate legacy processes.
• Support daily monitoring and maintenance activities for IDMS.
• Participate in disaster recovery activities and handle data refresh.

Skills

IDMS database logical and physical structures

Schema and Subschema knowledge

Database backup and recovery strategies

Monitoring and maintenance of IDMS

Tools

IDMS tools and utilities

Job description

# IDMS Mainframe DBACVS HealthFull-timeHartford, United StatesUSD 79,310 - 158,6200 viewsPosted May 9, 2026## Job DescriptionDescriptionWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.Position SummaryThis position will support IDMS database platform as both IDMS application DBA and IDMS system DBA on z/OS.What you'll doImplement structural changes through environments, access method analysis, application consultingBuild automation to improve legacy processesProcess Database Support Requests and Change requests in production and non-production environmentsBuild and implement database backup and recovery strategiesPrepare disaster recovery (DR) documentation and participate in DR activitiesHandle data refresh activities from one environment to other lower environments as part of periodic data refresh requestsSupport day to day monitoring and maintenance activities for IDMS on z/OSHandle IDMS CARS upgradesRespond to Audit requests and provide necessary documentation24/7 on-call support rotation.## Requirements & Skills2+ years of knowledge of IDMS Database logical and physical structures such as areas, files, segments, DMCLs, DB Name tables, and the relationships between them2+ years knowledge of Schema, Subschema, and physical database DDL compilers both in batch and online2+ years knowledge of physical database file and in-memory data structures related to IDMS databases2+ years knowledge of the Integrated Data Dictionary (IDD), it's use to manage logical and physical IDMS database objects and the DDDL online and batch compilersSolid understanding of IDMS program development, the compilation process and use of the IDMS runtime environment under both local mode and central versionSolid understanding of database access techniques and navigation with an emphasis on locking, concurrency and impacts to large multi-system/multi-threading/multi-tasking environments in a 24x7x365 setting2+ years knowledge of IDMS tools, utilities and reporting facilities such as but not limited to: page expand, reorg, maintain index, restructure, IDMSDBAN, IDMSLOOK, IDMSRPTS, PRINT SPACE, PRINT PAGE, etc.Solid knowledge of problem identification and mitigation techniques across a variety of scenarios and situations involving IDMS