C-Vision Inc. · 17 hours ago
Advantage Database Administrator
C-Vision Inc. is seeking a highly specialized Advantage Database Administrator to support, optimize, and maintain mission-critical legacy systems built on Advantage Database Server. The role involves administering and troubleshooting Advantage DB in production environments, as well as supporting legacy applications and ensuring data integrity.
Responsibilities
Administer, maintain, and support Advantage Database Server (ADS) in production environments
Perform low-level troubleshooting of Table corruption, Index (.ADI) rebuilds, Memo file failures, Locking conflicts
Manage data dictionaries, free tables, and proprietary Advantage indexing mechanisms
Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching across Windows and/or Linux platforms
Manage data integrity, indexing strategies, and table-level locking mechanisms specific to Advantage DB
Monitor database performance and proactively resolve contention, corruption, and stability issues
Tune Advantage DB for high-throughput transactional workloads
Manage data dictionaries, free tables, and proprietary Advantage indexing mechanisms
Diagnose and resolve long-running locks, phantom reads, and file-level contention
Troubleshoot complex database issues involving table corruption, memo files, and index rebuilds
Support application teams with schema changes, query optimization, and data recovery
Implement and maintain backup, restore, and disaster recovery procedures
Assist in legacy system modernization planning, including data migration assessments (where applicable)
Support legacy ISV applications where source code may be unavailable
Provide forensic-level RCA for database crashes or data inconsistencies
Support regulatory audits and historical data validation
Advise leadership on risk exposure, succession planning, and modernization feasibility
Document tribal knowledge and operational runbooks for continuity
Document database standards, procedures, and operational runbooks
Act as the primary escalation point for Advantage DB–related incidents
Qualification
Required
8-12 years of proven, hands-on experience administering Advantage Database Server (ADS) in production
Transportation and logistics experience is must
Proven experience with Advantage data dictionaries, Advantage SQL and proprietary access methods, Index rebuilds and corruption recovery
Strong understanding of Advantage DB architecture, including data dictionaries, index files, and locking behavior
Deep understanding of Advantage locking model and transaction behavior
Experience supporting mission-critical legacy production systems
Experience working with Advantage SQL and Advantage proprietary access methods
Expertise in diagnosing table corruption, index inconsistencies, and memo file issues
Experience supporting legacy applications built on Advantage DB
Strong knowledge of Windows-based database services (Linux a plus)
Familiarity with backup, restore, and recovery strategies specific to Advantage DB
Ability to work independently in low-documentation, legacy environments
Experience supporting ISV products using Advantage DB
Exposure to manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or embedded systems
Experience assisting with data migration from Advantage DB to modern RDBMS
Knowledge of Visual FoxPro, Delphi, or legacy C/C++ applications
Company
C-Vision Inc.
C-Vision has been in the Information Management business for well over a decade addressing critical needs from its customers in various domains and technical areas.
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