ADABAS Database Administrator (Part Time)
Posted 4 days ago by Dew Softech Inc
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote or Trenton, New Jersey
Summary: The ADABAS Database Administrator role is a part-time position focused on managing and maintaining ADABAS databases, with an opportunity to transition to full-time in 2026. The role requires significant experience with ADABAS systems and involves tasks such as database upgrades, support, and technical leadership. Candidates must be available for 20-25 hours a week and provide on-call support as needed. This position is remote, allowing flexibility in work arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Upgrade Natural, Natural Security, Natural for VSAM to version 9.2.3
- Upgrade ADABAS, Trim, and EntireX as new versions become available
- Support NaturalONE and Natural for Windows
- Maintain ADABAS databases: backups, recoveries, disaster recovery
- Monitor space utilization and fragmentation; perform reorgs as needed
- Design and implement logical and physical database structures in ADABAS
- Provide technical leadership and support for OIT projects
- Offer daily core-hour support and on-call availability (rotational)
- Support MFAAS on IBM Cloud and Mainframe relocation
- Provide weekend support for z/OS upgrade
Key Skills:
- 5+ years as an ADABAS Systems DBA
- ADABAS, Trim, EntireX and Natural upgrades
- Implementing physical DB structures in ADABAS
- Technical database support for projects
- Production support and ADABAS database administration
- Database monitoring & maintenance
- Natural for VSAM
- Adabas DBA support for VAX emulator
- NaturalONE and Natural for Windows
- Logical/physical DB design experience
- MFAAS support on IBM systems
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Position: ADABAS Database Administrator (Part Time)
Location: Remote
Duration: 12+ months
Rate: Open
Interview: Video
Worksite: Remote *This role will be Part time until july 2026 then can switch to full time*
Role will be part time 20-25 hours a week.
*Local Candidates* Candidates must have 5+ years working with ADABAS systems as a DBA. Implementing physical DB structures in ADABAS.
Job Description
We are looking for a Database Administrator to join our team. This will be a full time contract opportunity. This role will be Remote and Part Time and will have an opportunity to move to full time in 2026.
What You'll Do
- Upgrade Natural, Natural Security, Natural for VSAM to version 9.2.3
- Upgrade ADABAS, Trim, and EntireX as new versions become available
- Support NaturalONE and Natural for Windows
- Maintain ADABAS databases: backups, recoveries, disaster recovery
- Monitor space utilization and fragmentation; perform reorgs as needed
- Design and implement logical and physical database structures in ADABAS
- Provide technical leadership and support for OIT projects
- Offer daily core-hour support and on-call availability (rotational)
- Support MFAAS on IBM Cloud and Mainframe relocation
- Provide weekend support for z/OS upgrade
What You'll Need
- 5+ years as an ADABAS Systems DBA
- ADABAS, Trim, EntireX and Natural upgrades
- Implementing physical DB structures in ADABAS
- Technical database support for projects
- Production support and ADABAS database administration
- Database monitoring & maintenance
- Natural for VSAM
- Adabas DBA support for VAX emulator
- NaturalONE and Natural for Windows
- Logical/physical DB design experience
- MFAAS support on IBM systems
Physical Demands
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards
- Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.
- Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor