Ensono · 2 days ago
Senior ADABAS Mainframe Systems Programmer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $148K/yr
10+ years expEnsono is a client-facing business focused on innovation and collaboration. The successful candidate will perform mainframe database software upgrades, administration, and tuning to support Software AG ADABAS environments, along with providing 24x7 on-call support as part of a scheduled rotation.
Cloud InfrastructureCloud ManagementCloud SecurityInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Perform mainframe database Software upgrades coupled with administration and tuning to support our customers’ Software AG ADABAS environments
Work with vendor personnel to achieve timely solutions of database problems
Responsible for day-to-day database maintenance such as database definition changes, backups and restores, monitoring space growth, database reorganizations, creating and maintaining disaster recovery procedures and overall support of customer needs and requests
Perform a variety of tasks including database optimization, database performance reviews and tuning, and new client onboarding
Provide 24x7 on call support as part of a scheduled rotation with other team members
Maintain documentation for all the tasks completed on a regular basis and adhere the change management policy
Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, product and database security, maintenance, and utilization
Reviewing new versions of Software AG ADABAS and related products for functionality, advising how they benefit the client
Manage vendors relations and quickly resolve problems and questions
Applying Licenses for SAG products and applying ZAPs and Service packs for Software AG products
Cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer’s disaster recovery plans
Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities
Troubleshooting and solving production database issues
Identification and resolution of performance issues
Database administration including administering and customizing ADABAS/Natural
Database design and experience with batch and online Software AG ADABAS/Natural
Database monitoring including space monitoring and performance monitoring
Maintenance and usage of Software AG ADABAS and related products and utilities
SoftwareAG products administration
Applying license keys to SAG products
SAG products license management at DR site & bringing up ADABAS & Natural at DR site
Installation & upgrade of ADABAS
Installation & upgrade of Natural
TRIM product upgrade & maintenance
EntireX maintenance
Experience in a large, 24x7 multi-database environments and the ability to manage competing priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required and/or equivalent work experience
10+ years of professional experience in Software AG ADABAS/Natural and related products for administration and systems programming support
Extensive experience with the following: Best practices of Software management, maintenance, and documentation
Configure and manage Software AG ADABAS and related products such as Natural
SME in the topics of: ADABAS database administration, NATURAL Security, Fast Path, Database Design, Defining FDT and DDMs, Performance tuning, Use of ADABAS utilities such as Delta Save Facility, ADABAS Utilities Natural utilities, SMA, Program Migration tool, Review, etc
Knowledge of log archive and change accumulation utilities
Knowledge of ADARUN Parameters and Buffer pools
Knowledge of Protection logging and Command Logging
Establishing policies and procedures pertaining to database management, disaster recovery, product and database security, maintenance, and utilization
Reviewing new versions of Software AG ADABAS and related products for functionality, advising how they benefit the client
Manage vendors relations and quickly resolve problems and questions
Applying Licenses for SAG products and applying ZAPs and Service packs for Software AG products
Cooperation with the Disaster Recovery Services, successfully execute tasks associated with any given customer's disaster recovery plans
Support planned (disaster recovery) and unplanned (emergency) database recovery activities
Troubleshooting and solving production database issues
Identification and resolution of performance issues
Database administration including administering and customizing ADABAS/Natural
Database design and experience with batch and online Software AG ADABAS/Natural
Database monitoring including space monitoring and performance monitoring
Maintenance and usage of Software AG ADABAS and related products and utilities
SoftwareAG products administration
Applying license keys to SAG products
SAG products license management at DR site & bringing up ADABAS & Natural at DR site
Installation & upgrade of ADABAS
Installation & upgrade of Natural
TRIM product upgrade & maintenance
EntireX maintenance
Experience in a large, 24x7 multi-database environments and the ability to manage competing priorities
Preferred
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentations)
Ability to work as part of a team and assist teammates when needed
Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and effectively to support requests from multiple clients
Follow ITSM change control procedures
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Must be able to multi-task and work under short deadlines and in high pressure situations
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Days Off
Three health plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
401k with company match
Eligibility for dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and flexible spending accounts
Paid Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and Sabbatical Leave
Education Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance or 529 College Funding
Enhanced fertility coverage
Wellness program
Flexible work schedule
Depending on location, ability to take advantage of fitness centers
Company
Ensono
Ensono delivers managed IT services to optimize and modernize mainframes, infrastructure, and cloud for clients.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Jeff VonDeylen
Chief Executive Officer
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Richard Dresden
Senior Vice President - Sales and Field Operations
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