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$105,000 - $105,000
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IT - Database
Remote/Hybrid• (Off-Site/Hybrid)
Job Summary:
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced ADABAS Database Specialist to join our team on a fully remote basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Software AG's ADABAS suite in a z/OS mainframe environment and a strong background in database performance, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities of the ADABAS Database Specialist include:
Qualifications for the ADABAS Database Specialist include:
Compensation for the ADABAS Database Specialist includes:
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced ADABAS Database Specialist to join our team on a fully remote basis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Software AG's ADABAS suite in a z/OS mainframe environment and a strong background in database performance, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities of the ADABAS Database Specialist include:
- Plan, install, configure, and implement SAG ADABAS software products including Cluster Services, AOS, SAF security, and related tools.
- Support structured/unstructured data, SQL, Natural, and security features within ADABAS.
- Develop and execute disaster recovery strategies, including offsite restoration procedures.
- Manage table spaces, assist DBAs with parameter settings, and optimize database structures.
- Configure and tune ADABAS Cluster Services and Nucleus 64-bit processing support.
- Implement buffering strategies to reduce CPU consumption and enhance performance.
- Monitor and analyze ADABAS performance, including SMF-based resource reporting.
- Ensure compliance with audits, regulatory standards, and change control processes.
- Provide technical guidance to PMOs, DBAs, and systems design staff.
- Troubleshoot Natural program issues and perform dump analysis.
- Plan and execute migrations or conversions to platforms such as DB2 or Oracle.
- Support z/OS operating system parameters and CICS Transaction Server tuning for CICSPlex environments.
- Automate ADABAS startup/shutdown using Tivoli System Automation or compatible tools.
- Apply SAG software updates and fixes to maintain operational continuity.
Qualifications for the ADABAS Database Specialist include:
- 12+ years of experience with SAG ADABAS database systems.
- 5+ years of recent experience with ADABAS on z/OS.
- Hands-on experience with:
- ADABAS Cluster Services in IBM z/OS Parallel Sysplex
- ADABAS Suspend/Resume for Point-in-Time copy
- SAG tools such as PREDICT, REVIEW DB, Natural Monitor, Natural Security, Optimizer Compiler, Construct, Native SQL, and AOS
- Proven expertise in disaster recovery planning and performance tuning.
- Experience supporting CICS Natural applications in CICSPlex environments.
- Strong knowledge of z/OS and IBM CICS parameter tuning.
- Experience with SAG software migrations and applying updates.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Compensation for the ADABAS Database Specialist includes:
- Salary Range: $105,000-$125,000/year depending on experience
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave, and Holidays
- Work Structure: Fully Remote
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