ADABAS/Mainframe DBA

#W2 Requirement

Title: ADABAS/Mainframe DBA

Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area preferred (Remote)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mainframe Database Administrator to join our mainframe platform support team. This role 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)

Work Environment

• Infrastructure: Work with IBM z15 systems, multiple LPARs, and enterprise-class storage systems