What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADABAS Database Administrator (Part Time) position at Dew Softech Inc?
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