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Position Overview
The State of South Carolina is seeking an experienced Software AG Natural/Adabas Administrator to support enterprise-level database and application environments within a secure and highly regulated government infrastructure. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining, securing, and optimizing the Software AG ecosystem primarily Adabas, Natural, and related tools to ensure stability, performance, and compliance across all environments.
This role requires a hands-on technical expert with strong knowledge of Adabas database administration, Natural Security, and data access tools (such as CONNX). The Administrator will work closely with system owners, application developers, and security personnel to manage environments, implement access controls, and guide data and schema changes from development through production.
Primary Responsibilities
<>System Administration</>Administer and maintain Adabas and Natural Security environments (production, testing, and development).
Perform and monitor nightly backups, system restores, and environment refreshes.
Manage DDMs, data dictionary objects, and operational scripts to support production stability.
Monitor system performance and implement tuning and optimization activities.
Configure and maintain role-based access controls (RBAC) and user permissions for Natural and Adabas environments.
Process user onboarding/offboarding security requests promptly in compliance with state IT security policies.
Conduct periodic security audits, review access logs, and maintain accurate documentation.
Ensure all activities align with state and federal security and privacy regulations.
Evaluate, install, and maintain tools for Adabas data extraction (e.g., CONNX or equivalent).
Develop and maintain data catalogs, user documentation, and training materials.
Provide user support for query development and data access troubleshooting.
Recommend improvements to enhance data accessibility and system efficiency.
Coordinate database and schema modifications through development, test, and production environments.
Ensure all changes follow formal change control and SDLC processes.
Maintain the data dictionary, scripts, and technical documentation to ensure system consistency and transparency.
Research and recommend hardware and software upgrades to improve system performance and reliability.
Plan and implement platform upgrades to remain within vendor-supported versions.
Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) planning, testing, and response activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of 8 years of experience administering Software AG Adabas databases and Natural Security in production environments.
Experience with CONNX or similar Adabas data access solutions, including installation and configuration.
Strong knowledge of backup/restore, performance tuning, environment refresh, and Natural scripting.
Demonstrated experience implementing security roles, conducting audit reviews, and managing regulated data systems.
Proficient in change control, data dictionary management, and technical documentation.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write clear user guides and train technical and business users.
Working knowledge of additional Software AG tools such as NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX, and DDM management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with capacity planning, system modernization, and performance optimization initiatives.
Participation in government or large enterprise BC/DR programs.
Familiarity with state or federal IT security and compliance standards.
Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to come on-site to Columbia, SC for the first week of the contract at their own expense
Why Join This Project
This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise to a mission-critical government IT environment that supports essential public services. The role offers the chance to modernize legacy systems, enhance data reliability, and strengthen the security posture of statewide technology operations. You will work alongside skilled IT professionals dedicated to improving efficiency, transparency, and public trust through technology.