About the Role
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Customer Channels Group is seeking an IDMS Database Administrator to ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of critical IDMS databases. This role offers a unique opportunity to build your career in mainframe technology, working alongside experienced professionals to maintain and modernize complex enterprise systems. You’ll gain hands-on experience in database administration, legacy system support, and enterprise operations—all while contributing to meaningful projects that drive our business forward.
Work Schedule: Standard (Mon–Fri)
Environment: Office
How You Will Make an Impact
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Monitor, maintain, and support IDMS databases to ensure system stability.
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Perform daily operational tasks such as backups, space allocation, and integrity checks.
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Analyze system performance and gather metrics to support tuning and optimization.
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Document database modifications, updates, and deployments through structured processes.
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Collaborate with development and support teams to troubleshoot issues.
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Learn to interpret and update IDMS schemas, sets, and record structures.
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Participate in planned maintenance, reorganizations, and version upgrades.
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Engage in training, documentation, and mentoring to grow database administration skills.
What You Bring
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Curiosity and commitment to developing expertise in database administration and mainframe systems.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Ability to follow structured processes with high attention to detail.
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Team-oriented mindset with initiative to learn and grow.
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Exposure to databases, programming, or system administration via coursework, projects, or internships (a plus).
Education & Preferred Skills
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
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Familiarity with COBOL, JCL, or mainframe systems is a plus.
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Understanding of database concepts (schemas, records, indexes, queries).
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Awareness of hierarchical or network database models such as IDMS.
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Willingness to pursue training or certifications in database administration or mainframe operations.
Why Join Us
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we offer:
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Competitive compensation and annual incentive bonuses.
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Comprehensive healthcare, retirement, and employee benefits.
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Career development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organization.
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A culture built on Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the application process, please contact us at 855-471-2255.
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