ADABAS DBA Database Managed Services

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 2 Year(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

ADABAS
NATURAL
z/OS
RACF
Mainframe
Database Administration

Job Details

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled ADABAS DBA with strong expertise across Linux and IBM z/OS environments to support Database Managed Services (DMS) team.

This is a long-term, remote opportunity where you will serve as the primary DBA for at least one enterprise client and secondary DBA for others, providing mission-critical database support in a managed services model.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer ADABAS 8.x databases on z/OS and Linux platforms.

  • Perform performance tuning of ADABAS/Natural workloads and optimize parameters for throughput.

  • Design and implement backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.

  • Plan and execute database reorganizations, redefinitions, and space management.

  • Implement and manage security policies, including RACF and Natural Security integration.

  • Support capacity planning and ensure scalability for large, enterprise environments.

  • Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell, Python, or JCL/Control-M scripting.

  • Monitor systems proactively, respond to incidents, and ensure compliance with SLAs.

  • Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and business units to resolve issues and provide guidance.

  • Document database configurations, procedures, and incident resolutions; support audits and compliance reviews.

  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, including weekend and after-hours coverage.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of DBA experience with ADABAS in enterprise environments.

  • Strong hands-on experience with ADABAS utilities (BACKUP, RESTORE, REORG, AOPT, ASRV).

  • Expertise with IBM z/OS (ISPF, TSO, SDSF, JCL, SMF) and mainframe database management.

  • Proficiency in Linux system administration (RHEL/CentOS), including command-line tools, scripting, and automation.

  • Familiarity with job scheduling (Control-M, CA-7, or z/OS scheduler).

  • Knowledge of data integrity and quality assurance practices, including PLOG/CLOG management.

  • Strong security and compliance background (RACF, Natural Security, encryption, PCI/GDPR/HIPAA/NIST 800-53).

  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-resolution skills across both distributed and mainframe platforms.

  • Strong communication skills with ability to work in a managed services team model.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Adabas Cluster Services, Parallel Services, or Replication Services.

  • Knowledge of Natural 9.x, NaturalONE, CONNX, Net-Work.

  • Prior experience in a Database Managed Services environment.

  • Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices for change management.

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