Database Administrator - Advanced

Job Title: Database Administrator Advanced (Adabas/Natural)
Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid On-site first 2 months, then remote)
Contract Duration: 12 months (strong possibility of multi-year extension; project expected to last ~8 years)
Interview: 1 round, Virtual/Online
Candidate Requirement: Must be a South Carolina resident OR willing to be onsite in Columbia, SC for the first 2 months at own expense.

Note for Submissions:

• Attach SC Cover Sheet, valid Right to Represent, and full resume (legal first & last name).

• Withdrawn candidates cannot be replaced.

• Subvendor use allowed (1 level deep) with Sub Vendor Usage form.

• Candidate must confirm in RTR: I am willing to come on-site to Columbia, SC for the first two months of the contract.

About the Role

The State of South Carolina is seeking two Software AG Adabas/Natural Database Administrators to support mission-critical systems. You will be responsible for administering Adabas databases, managing Natural Security, supporting data access solutions, and ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance operations across environments. This role is central to sustaining enterprise applications and driving long-term platform stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Database & Environment Administration:

  • Manage Adabas & Natural Security in production, test, and development.

  • Perform nightly backups, environment refreshes, and DDM/script maintenance.

  • Monitor performance and ensure system stability.

• Security & Compliance:

  • Configure and maintain role-based security and access controls.

  • Perform audits, document access changes, and support regulatory compliance.

• Data Access & User Enablement:

  • Implement and maintain Adabas data access tools (e.g., CONNX).

  • Build and maintain data catalogs, user guides, and training materials.

  • Support users with query design and analytics access.

• Change & Release Management:

  • Guide schema and file modifications across dev/test/prod.

  • Maintain formal data dictionaries and document all changes.

  • Write and manage scripts supporting applications and operations.

• Platform Improvement & Resilience:

  • Research and implement upgrades, patches, and hardware/software enhancements.

  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Software AG Adabas and Natural Security administration in production environments.

• Proficiency with CONNX (or similar tools) for Adabas data access, installation, and user support.

• Strong knowledge of backups, restores, environment refreshes, scripting, and performance tuning.

• Experience with security/access control, audits, and regulated environment compliance.

• Familiarity with SDLC/change control and maintaining a formal data dictionary.

• Strong communication skills, including writing technical documentation and user training materials.

• Experience with Software AG tools such as NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX, and DDM management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capacity planning, platform upgrades, and performance optimization.

• Participation in business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) programs and exercises.