Database Administrator – Advanced Software AG Adabas/Natural, Security & Performance Optimization Specialist

Contract Position: Hybrid: Remote after first week; first week onsite in Columbia, SC at candidate’s expense. 1201 Main Street, Suite 600, Columbia, SC 29201

Required:

Minimum 8 years managing Software AG 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.

Proficiency with environment refreshes, backup/restore, performance tuning, and scripting (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.

Strong communication skills for writing user guides and supporting analysts and business users.

Preferred Skills

Exposure to capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering.

Participation in BC/DR program development and exercises.

Experience with open systems, particularly Linux (2+ years preferred).

Specific Skills:

Adabas & Natural Security administration (Software AG stack)

Backup/restore, performance tuning & scripting (Natural utilities)

CONNX or similar Adabas data access tools

Role-based access control & security audits

SDLC/change control & data dictionary management

Software AG tools (NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX)

Linux/open systems experience (preferred)

BC/DR planning & platform modernization

If you are interested, please share your updated resume with your contact number to sivarajan.s@zirlen.com, and also feel free to reach out at 972-433-6033 Ext. 1005.

Flexible work from home options available.