What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural/ADABAS Administrator (Remote) position at TM Floyd & Company?
Job Details
We re looking for a Natural/ADABAS Administrator for a remote role. Candidate will need to come onsite to Columbia, SC, for the first week. Key Responsibilities:
- Administer ADABAS & Natural Security (plus CONNX): Maintain production, test, and development environments to run efficiently; perform and monitor nightly backups; refresh lower environments from production data as needed; and manage DDMs and operational scripts
- Harden security & enforce access controls: Configure and maintain security/authorization to files and applications via Natural and program security; ensure proper access changes for transfers/terminations; execute routine audits; and process security requests accurately and on time
- Enable data access & analytics: Evaluate and recommend tools for Adabas data extraction; install and maintain the chosen query product (e.g., CONNX); design and maintain user data catalogs; author a user guide and training materials tailored to our environment; and train new users and assist current users with query design
- Guide change across environments: Guide file and schema modifications through development, testing, and production; write and maintain scripts supporting applications and operations; maintain the data dictionary and ensure all database changes are fully documented and consistent
- 8 years of experience with managing software AF ADABAS and Natural
- Hands-on experience administering ADABAS databases and Natural Security (Software AG stack) in production environments
- Working knowledge of CONNX or comparable ADABAS data access tools, including installation, configuration, and user enablement
- Proficiency with environment refreshes, backup/restore procedures, performance tuning, and scripting (e.g., Natural utilities)
- Practical experience implementing role-based access control, security reviews, and audit documentation for regulated environments
- Familiarity with SDLC/change control across dev/test/prod and maintaining a formal data dictionary
- Experience with broader software AG tools (e.g., NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX) and DDM management best practices
- Exposure to capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering
- Participation in BC/DR program development and exercises
The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $135,000. TM Floyd & Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We offer a generous array of benefits, depending on the length of assignment. We also offer a referral bonus of up to $1,000. Ask us for more details! TM Floyd & Company participates in E-VERIFY
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Salary : $120,000 - $135,000