Mainframe ADABAS DBA

Title- Mainframe/ ADABAS Database Administrator
Location- Remote
Type- Contract
Duration- 12+ Months

Job Description-
We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Database Administrator to join our mainframe platform support team. This role will replace a retiring team member and requires expertise in SoftwareAG's ADABAS database platform along with related mainframe technologies.

Key Responsibilities
Database Administration: Manage and maintain 60+ ADABAS databases in a large-scale (over 9TB) mainframe environment
System Integration: Support integration with ADABAS Security, ADABAS interface routines, Natural programming language, Natural Security, Entire NetWork, AOS, Review, and SQL Gateway
Performance Management: Monitor, tune, and optimize ADABAS, Natural, Entire NetWork, and SQL Gateway performance
Backup & Recovery: Execute database backup, restore, and recovery procedures
Software Maintenance: Perform upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance across the installed Software AG products
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve Software AG product or customer usage issues and performance problems
Documentation: Maintain technical documentation and procedures

Required Technical Skills
ADABAS Database: Extensive experience with SoftwareAG ADABAS database administration
Natural: Proficiency with Natural programming language, Natural One, and Natural Security administration
Mainframe Platform: Knowledge of IBM z/OS operating system and client software such as TPX, TSO and batch JCL
Related Products: Experience installing and supporting ADABAS Security, Entire NetWork, SQL Gateway, AOS, Review, CICS Interface
On-call support required

Additional Technical Skills Working knowledge or recent experience with the following would be a plus:
ServiceNow or similar ITSM / change and incident management tools
CA Broadcom mainframe tool suite, including Vantage, View, TPX, JCL Check, Sysview, and NetMaster
CICS and related client software, including Intercom
SQL and PL/I, and programming language (reading and basic maintenance)
Assembler language (exposure or diagnostic-level experience)
Infrastructure: Work with IBM z15 systems, multiple LPARs, and enterprise-class storage systems