DB2 Database Administrator (Local Only)

Company Overview

At 4A Consulting, we turn complexity into opportunity. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Baltimore, MD, we are a women-owned, boutique consulting firm specializing in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions to both the Federal Government and Fortune 500 clients. Our team blends deep industry knowledge with advanced technologies to design tailored strategies that drive measurable and sustainable outcomes. We pride ourselves on an agile, collaborative approach that helps organizations navigate challenges and seize emerging opportunities in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. At 4A, we don’t just deliver projects, we build trusted partnerships that empower our clients to lead with confidence in the digital age.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (ADABAS) to support the administration, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise database environments. This role is responsible for managing production and non-production databases, ensuring database availability, security, performance, backup and recovery, and maintaining enterprise data standards across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering ADABAS databases in a mainframe environment, strong knowledge of Software AG products, database performance tuning, backup and recovery, and enterprise database management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain production and non-production database environments
• Monitor database health, performance, and availability to ensure reliable system operations
• Maintain standards for physical data storage, database maintenance, security administration, and data access
• Perform database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery operations across Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Configure database parameters and optimize database environments for performance and reliability
• Develop prototype database designs based on logical data models
• Define and maintain data repositories, data dictionaries, and data warehousing requirements
• Optimize database access paths and query performance
• Allocate and reallocate database resources to maximize performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Monitor database capacity and recommend performance improvements
• Ensure database security, integrity, and compliance with organizational standards
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolution
• Collaborate with application development and infrastructure teams to support enterprise database initiatives
• Develop and maintain database administration documentation, procedures, and operational standards
• Support database upgrades, maintenance activities, and system enhancements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in database design, testing, implementation, maintenance, and administration across multiple database platforms
• Experience managing and maintaining both production and non-production databases
• Experience performing database backup and recovery operations
• Experience configuring database parameters and designing databases using logical data models
• Experience defining data repositories, data dictionaries, and data warehousing requirements
• Experience optimizing database performance and allocating database resources for maximum efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Hands-on experience as an ADABAS Database Administrator (DBA)
• Hands-on experience with Software AG products in a mainframe environment
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working onsite in Tallahassee, Florida
• Experience administering IBM DB2 databases
• Experience supporting enterprise mainframe database environments
• Experience with database performance tuning and optimization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position.

Why Join 4A 

• Be part of a mission-driven, women-owned consulting firm with a reputation for excellence.
• Work on high-impact projects across federal and commercial clients.
• Collaborate in an inclusive, growth-oriented culture where innovation is valued.
• Access career development programs, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity Statement

4A Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive hiring process. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability may contact . This email is intended solely for accommodation requests.

Please note that 4A Consulting participates in the federal E-Verify program. Upon hire, we will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. 4A Consulting will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.