Adabas, Assembly Language, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Backup, IBM CICS (Customer Information Control System), IBM Systems, IBM TSO/ISPF, IBM z-OS Operating System, IT Service Management (ITSM), Identify Issues, Incident Management, JCL (Job Control Language), Mainframe Computer, Natural Language Processing (NLP), On Call, Operating Systems, PL/1 (Programming Language 1), Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Programming Languages, SQL (Structured Query Language), ServiceNow, Software Administration, Software Installation, Software Patches, System Integration (SI), Technical Writing
Mainframe Database Administrator (ADABAS) – Remote
Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area preferred (Remote)
Duration: 6-12 Months
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)
Work Environment
• Infrastructure: Work with IBM z15 systems, multiple LPARs, and enterprise-class storage systems