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Zachary Piper Solutions

Adabase Developer

Zachary Piper Solutions, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705

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Zachary Piper Solutions

is seeking an

ADABAS/DB2 Database Specialist

to support a federal program on a

fully remote schedule . In this role, you will provide expert-level technical support for the planning, configuration, implementation, and maintenance of Software AGs (SAG) ADABAS product suite within an enterprise z/OS mainframe environment. Responsibilities of the ADABAS/DB2 Database Specialist: 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 integrated security features. Develop and execute disaster recovery strategies for ADABAS and related components, including offsite restoration procedures. Manage and optimize database structures, including creating table spaces, assisting DBAs with parameter settings, and improving efficiency. Configure and fine-tune ADABAS Cluster Services, add-on tools, and 64-bit Nucleus processing support. Implement buffering strategies for data and indexes in main memory to reduce CPU usage and enhance performance. Monitor, analyze, and tune database performance using SMF reporting and other resource consumption tools. Ensure compliance with audit requirements, regulatory standards, and OPM change control processes. Provide technical guidance to PMO DBMS programming and systems design teams. Troubleshoot and perform dump analysis of Natural programs; resolve database performance issues. Plan and execute migrations or conversions of SAG software to other platforms such as DB2 or Oracle. Support z/OS operating system parameters and optimize IBM CICS Transaction Server for ADABAS and Natural performance in CICSPlex environments. Automate ADABAS startup/shutdown using Tivoli System Automation for z/OS or equivalent tools. Apply SAG software fixes and updates to maintain operational continuity

Qualifications of the ADABAS/DB2 Database Specialist:

Recent hands-on experience with ADABAS Cluster Services in IBM z/OS Parallel Sysplex environments. Expertise in ADABAS Suspend/Resume for Point-in-Time copy operations. Proficiency with Software AG (SAG) products, including PREDICT, REVIEW DB, REVIEW Natural Monitor, Natural Security, Natural Optimizer Compiler, Natural Construct, ADABAS Native SQL, and AOS. Proven experience developing and implementing disaster recovery procedures for ADABAS environments. Strong ability to monitor and tune ADABAS databases, optimize CPU utilization, and maintain high availability. Experience supporting CICS Natural applications in CICSPlex configurations. Solid background in maintaining z/OS operating systems and tuning IBM CICS parameters for optimal ADABAS performance. Hands-on experience with SAG software migrations and applying released fixes. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide technical consultation and training. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Compensation for the ADABAS/DB2 Database Specialist:

Salary Range: $105,000 -120,000 *flexible based on experience* Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law

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