ADABAS Systems DBA

Title - Database Admin

Start and End: ASAP - 10/1/2026 with extensions Worksite: Hybrid 3 days a week in Trenton, NJ *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 hybrid out of Trenton, NJ.

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