Database Administrator | Remote | W2

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - Long Term

Skills

WebKit
Backup
Recovery
Performance Tuning
Scripting
Access Control
Documentation
Software Development Methodology
Change Control
Communication
User Guides
EntireX
Management
Capacity Management
Performance Engineering
Program Development
Linux
Open Systems
Database
FOCUS
ADABAS
NATURAL
Security+
Backup Administration
Authorization
Auditing
Analytics
Training
Data Dictionary
Research
Business Continuity Planning
Disaster Recovery
Testing

Job Details

We have urgent role of Database Administrator | Remote. Please revert if you are interested in applying.

Database Administrator Advanced (Natural/Adabas)

Contract Length: 12 months (with strong possibility of multi-year extension; project estimated at 8 years)

Work Location: Remote (must be onsite in Columbia, SC for the first 5 business days at own expense; then remote within the U.S.)

Type: W2 Contract

Required Skills (must be clearly shown in resume bullets)

  • 8+ years of hands on experience administering Software AG Adabas databases and Natural Security in production environments
  • Strong knowledge of CONNX or comparable Adabas data access tools (installation, configuration, user enablement)
  • Proficiency with environment refreshes, backup/restore procedures, performance tuning, and scripting (e.g., Natural utilities)
  • Demonstrated experience with role based access control, security reviews, and audit documentation in regulated environments
  • Familiarity with SDLC/change control across dev/test/prod and maintaining a formal data dictionary
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to write user guides and support analysts/business users
  • Experience with broader Software AG tools (e.g., NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX) and DDM management best practices
  • Preferred Skills (should also be shown in resume bullets if applicable)
  • Exposure to capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering
  • Participation in business continuity/disaster recovery (BC/DR) program development and exercises
  • Experience with Linux/open systems environments

Role Overview

The Database Administrator will own and optimize the Software AG ecosystem-primarily Adabas and Natural Security-with a focus on reliability, security, performance, and user enablement.

Responsibilities include:

  • Administering Adabas & Natural Security (plus CONNX) across production, test, and development environments
  • Performing and monitoring nightly backups; refreshing lower environments from production data
  • Configuring and maintaining security/authorization, executing audits, and processing security requests
  • Supporting data access and analytics by maintaining query tools, user data catalogs, and training materials
  • Guiding schema/file modifications through dev/test/prod and maintaining the data dictionary
  • Researching and implementing platform upgrades and performance improvements
  • Participating in business continuity and disaster recovery planning/testing

Important: Candidates must ensure that all required and preferred skills are explicitly listed in their resume bullets. Submissions without clear alignment will not be considered.

Thanks & Regards

Avnish Rao

Technical Recruiter

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