Mainframe Database Administrator (ADABAS)
Posted 4 days ago by Georgia IT
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote
Summary: We are looking for a skilled Mainframe Database Administrator specializing in Software AG’s ADABAS platform to manage a large-scale mainframe environment. The role focuses on ensuring the performance, reliability, and availability of critical database systems. The position can be based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, or performed remotely. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database administration and system integration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain 60+ ADABAS databases in a large-scale environment (9TB+ data footprint).
- Support and maintain integrations across ADABAS ecosystem components including ADABAS Security, Natural, Natural Security, Entire NetWork, AOS, Review, and SQL Gateway.
- Monitor, analyze, and optimize performance of ADABAS, Natural, Entire NetWork, and SQL Gateway environments.
- Execute and manage database backup, restore, and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Perform upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance across Software AG products.
- Diagnose and resolve system issues, performance bottlenecks, and user-related problems.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.
- Participate in rotational on-call support as required.
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with ADABAS Database Administration (Software AG).
- Proficiency in Natural programming language, Natural One, and Natural Security.
- Experience with IBM z/OS environment.
- Knowledge of TPX, TSO, and batch JCL.
- Experience supporting ADABAS Security, Entire NetWork, SQL Gateway, AOS & Review, and CICS Interface.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Mainframe Database Administrator (ADABAS)
Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (Preferred) / Remote
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Database Administrator with strong expertise in Software AG’s ADABAS platform. This role will support a large-scale mainframe environment, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability of critical database systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Administration:
Manage and maintain 60+ ADABAS databases in a large-scale environment (9TB+ data footprint). - System Integration:
Support and maintain integrations across ADABAS ecosystem components including ADABAS Security, Natural, Natural Security, Entire NetWork, AOS, Review, and SQL Gateway. - Performance Management:
Monitor, analyze, and optimize performance of ADABAS, Natural, Entire NetWork, and SQL Gateway environments. - Backup & Recovery:
Execute and manage database backup, restore, and recovery processes to ensure data integrity and availability. - Software Maintenance:
Perform upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance across Software AG products. - Troubleshooting:
Diagnose and resolve system issues, performance bottlenecks, and user-related problems. - Documentation:
Maintain accurate technical documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks. - On-call Support:
Participate in rotational on-call support as required.
Required Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with ADABAS Database Administration (Software AG)
- Proficiency in Natural programming language, Natural One, and Natural Security
- Experience with IBM z/OS environment
- Knowledge of TPX, TSO, and batch JCL
- Experience supporting:
- ADABAS Security
- Entire NetWork
- SQL Gateway
- AOS & Review
- CICS Interface
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools
- Familiarity with CA Broadcom toolset (Vantage, View, TPX, JCL Check, Sysview, NetMaster)
- Exposure to CICS and related tools (e.g., Intercom)
- Working knowledge of SQL, PL/I (basic maintenance)
- Exposure to Assembler (diagnostic-level understanding)