ALTA IT Services, LLC · 8 hours ago
ADABAS Database Specialist/DB2
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expALTA IT Services, LLC is seeking an experienced ADABAS Database Specialist to provide expert-level technical support for Software AG’s suite of ADABAS products in an enterprise z/OS mainframe environment. The role involves ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical ADABAS Cluster Services, and includes responsibilities such as disaster recovery, performance tuning, and providing technical guidance to teams.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Plan, install, configure, customize, and implement SAG ADABAS software products, including Cluster Services, Online Services (AOS), SAF security, and associated tools
Configure and implement ADABAS support for structured/unstructured data, SQL, Natural, and security features
Plan and execute disaster recovery strategies for ADABAS and related products, including offsite restoration
Manage and create table spaces, assist DBAs with parameter settings, and optimize database structures for efficiency
Configure and optimize ADABAS Cluster Services, add-on tools, and Nucleus 64-bit processing support
Implement buffering strategies for data and indexes in main memory to reduce CPU consumption and improve performance
Monitor, analyze, and tune ADABAS database performance, including reporting resource consumption through SMF
Ensure compliance with audits, regulatory standards, and internal change control processes
Provide technical assistance to programming, DBMS, and systems design teams
Troubleshoot and perform dump analysis of Natural programs and resolve database performance issues
Plan and execute migrations or conversions of the SAG software suite to other platforms such as DB2 or Oracle
Support z/OS operating system parameters and IBM CICS Transaction Server tuning for optimal performance in CICSPlex environments
Automate ADABAS startup/shutdown using Tivoli System Automation for z/OS or similar tools
Apply SAG software updates and fixes to ensure operational continuity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 12 years of experience installing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting SAG's ADABAS database systems
Minimum of 5 years of recent experience with ADABAS on z/OS
Recent hands-on experience with ADABAS Cluster Services in IBM z/OS Parallel Sysplex environments
Experience with ADABAS Suspend/Resume functionality for Point-in-Time copy
Proficiency with SAG products such as: PREDICT, REVIEW DB, REVIEW Natural Monitor, Natural Security, Natural Optimizer Compiler, Natural Construct, ADABAS Native SQL, AOS
Experience developing and implementing disaster recovery procedures
Proven ability to monitor and tune ADABAS, optimize CPU usage, and ensure high availability
Experience supporting CICS Natural applications in CICSPlex environments
Strong background in maintaining z/OS operating systems and IBM CICS parameters for optimized performance
Experience with SAG software migrations and applying software patches and updates
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide technical consultation and training
Benefits
Health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans
Participation in a 401(k) plan
Company
ALTA IT Services, LLC
ALTA IT Services, LLC combines experience and expertise to deliver IT talent that meets and exceeds the expectations of our clients.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-12-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Bonnie Wells
Senior Business Development Manager - Strategic Staffing Partner
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