Overview
On Site
Hybrid
USD 60.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Backup
Recovery
Performance Tuning
Documentation
Software Development Methodology
Change Control
Communication
EntireX
Capacity Management
Performance Engineering
Program Development
FOCUS
Security+
Backup Administration
Management
Access Control
Authorization
NATURAL
Auditing
Analytics
ADABAS
Data Extraction
User Guides
Training
Development Testing
Scripting
Data Dictionary
Database
Research
Computer Hardware
Business Continuity Planning
Disaster Recovery
Testing
Job Details
Date Posted: 09/15/2025
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 488495
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA, 29201
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 2 months Onsite followed by 100% remote
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 65.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: ADABAS, Configuration Management, SDLC
Experience Desired: Exposure to capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering (2 yrs); Participation in BC/DR program development and exercises (2 yrs)
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS:
Hands on experience administering Adabas databases and Natural Security (Software AG stack) in production environments
Working knowledge of CONNX or comparable Adabas data access tools, including installation, configuration, and user enablement
Proficiency with environment refreshes, backup/restore procedures, performance tuning, and scripting (e.g., Natural utilities)
Practical experience implementing role based access control, security reviews, and audit documentation for regulated environments
Familiarity with SDLC/change control across dev/test/prod and maintaining a formal data dictionary
Strong communication skills with the ability to write user guides and support analysts and business users
Minimum of eight years managing Software AG Adabas and Natural
Experience with broader Software AG tools (e.g., NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX) and DDM management best practices
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Exposure to capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering
Participation in BC/DR program development and exercises
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We're seeking a System Administrator to own and optimize our Software AG ecosystem-primarily Adabas and Natural Security-with a focus on reliability, security, performance, and user enablement. In this role, you'll administer mission critical databases, drive secure access and auditing practices, support data extraction, andguide changes from development through production.
DAILY DUTIES / ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
What You'll Do
Administer Adabas & Natural Security (plus CONNX): Maintain production, test, and development environments to run efficiently; perform and monitor nightly backups; refresh lower environments from production data as needed; manage and operational scripts
Harden security & enforce access controls: Configure and maintain security/authorization to files and applications via Natural and program security; ensure proper access changes for transfers/terminations; execute routine audits and process security requests accurately and on time
Enable data access & analytics: Evaluate and recommend tools for Adabas data extraction; install and maintain the chosen query product (e.g., CONNX); design and maintain user data catalogs; author a user guide and training materials tailored to our environment; train new users and assist current users with query design
Guide change across environments: Guide file and schema modifications through development, testing, and production; write and maintain scripts supporting applications and operations; maintain the data dictionary and ensure all database changes are fully documented and consistent
Advance our platform: Research, recommend, and help implement new hardware and software solutions to improve performance, resilience, and maintainability. Perform platform upgrades as needed to maintain supported versions and to address system vulnerabilities
Support resilience: Participate in agency business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and response activities
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
Hiring Organization: Rose International
Position Number: 488495
Industry: Government/Staffing
Job Title: Database Administrator
Job Location: Columbia, SC, USA, 29201
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: 2 months Onsite followed by 100% remote
Shift: Regular
Employment Type: Temporary
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 13
Min Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 65.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: ADABAS, Configuration Management, SDLC
Experience Desired: Exposure to capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering (2 yrs); Participation in BC/DR program development and exercises (2 yrs)
Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
**C2C is not available**
Job Description
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in any discipline
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS:
Hands on experience administering Adabas databases and Natural Security (Software AG stack) in production environments
Working knowledge of CONNX or comparable Adabas data access tools, including installation, configuration, and user enablement
Proficiency with environment refreshes, backup/restore procedures, performance tuning, and scripting (e.g., Natural utilities)
Practical experience implementing role based access control, security reviews, and audit documentation for regulated environments
Familiarity with SDLC/change control across dev/test/prod and maintaining a formal data dictionary
Strong communication skills with the ability to write user guides and support analysts and business users
Minimum of eight years managing Software AG Adabas and Natural
Experience with broader Software AG tools (e.g., NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX) and DDM management best practices
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Exposure to capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering
Participation in BC/DR program development and exercises
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We're seeking a System Administrator to own and optimize our Software AG ecosystem-primarily Adabas and Natural Security-with a focus on reliability, security, performance, and user enablement. In this role, you'll administer mission critical databases, drive secure access and auditing practices, support data extraction, andguide changes from development through production.
DAILY DUTIES / ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
What You'll Do
Administer Adabas & Natural Security (plus CONNX): Maintain production, test, and development environments to run efficiently; perform and monitor nightly backups; refresh lower environments from production data as needed; manage and operational scripts
Harden security & enforce access controls: Configure and maintain security/authorization to files and applications via Natural and program security; ensure proper access changes for transfers/terminations; execute routine audits and process security requests accurately and on time
Enable data access & analytics: Evaluate and recommend tools for Adabas data extraction; install and maintain the chosen query product (e.g., CONNX); design and maintain user data catalogs; author a user guide and training materials tailored to our environment; train new users and assist current users with query design
Guide change across environments: Guide file and schema modifications through development, testing, and production; write and maintain scripts supporting applications and operations; maintain the data dictionary and ensure all database changes are fully documented and consistent
Advance our platform: Research, recommend, and help implement new hardware and software solutions to improve performance, resilience, and maintainability. Perform platform upgrades as needed to maintain supported versions and to address system vulnerabilities
Support resilience: Participate in agency business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and response activities
- **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**
- **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**
Benefits:
For information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website.
California Pay Equity:
For information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here.
Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.
Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).
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