ADABAS DBA

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain ADABAS database systems on mainframe platforms (z/OS).
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies for efficiency.
• Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Manage ADABAS utilities such as ADAREP, ADADBS, ADACMP, ADAULD, and ADARUN.
• Handle database upgrades, patches, and version migrations.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with organizational policies.
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Work closely with application developers, system programmers, and operations teams.
• Manage database space allocation, capacity planning, and growth forecasting.
• Implement and maintain database security (user access, roles, permissions).
• Support batch and online processing environments.
• Maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with ADABAS database administration.
• Knowledge of mainframe environments (z/OS, JCL, TSO/ISPF).
• Familiarity with Natural/Adabas applications.
• Experience with ADABAS utilities and tools.
• Understanding of database backup and recovery strategies.
• Performance tuning and monitoring expertise.
• Knowledge of SMF, SYSLOG, and dump analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Entire System Server, Adabas SQL Gateway.
• Exposure to integration with modern systems or APIs.
• Knowledge of other mainframe tools and middleware.
• Certification in ADABAS or mainframe technologies (if available).