Job Description
Location and Security Requirements n
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Adelaide is the preferred location, although candidates located anywhere in Australia will be considered and accommodated.
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An active NV1 security clearance is preferred.
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Candidates without an NV1 clearance must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain one.
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We are seeking an experienced ADABAS Database Administrator to manage, maintain and optimise critical mainframe database environments. This role is ideal for a technically robust DBA with extensive ADABAS and Natural experience who can ensure database performance, stability, security and recoverability.
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Adelaide-based candidates are desirable; however, applicants from any Australian location can be accommodated.
Key Responsibilities n
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Maintain, monitor and optimise ADABAS database environments.
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Perform database backups, restores and recovery activities.
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Plan and implement upgrades and maintenance for ADABAS, Natural, Software AG and related third-party products.
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Ensure platforms remain at vendor-supported versions.
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Apply patches and emergency fixes to maintain system security and stability.
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Monitor database performance and undertake tuning and optimisation.
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Use native utilities and third-party tools for database monitoring and administration.
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Support disaster recovery testing and verify database recoverability.
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Collaborate with Mainframe Systems Programmers to resolve performance and operational issues.
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Maintain accurate technical and operational documentation.
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Participate in a 24/7 on-call support roster.
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What You Will Bring n
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At least five years of experience as an ADABAS Database Administrator.
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Strong knowledge of ADABAS database structures, utilities and performance-tuning techniques.
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Demonstrated experience with ADABAS backup, recovery and disaster recovery planning.
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Experience administering and upgrading ADABAS, Natural and related Software AG products.
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Knowledge of third-party database management and monitoring tools.
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Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
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Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams.
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A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline—or equivalent professional experience.
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Location and Security Requirements n
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Adelaide is the preferred location, although candidates located anywhere in Australia will be considered and accommodated.
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An active NV1 security clearance is preferred.
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Candidates without an NV1 clearance must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain one.
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Why Apply? n
This is an opportunity to work in a highly specialised role supporting critical database platforms. You will take ownership of complex ADABAS environments while contributing to their reliability, performance and continued improvement.
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📌 Adabas Database Administrator (South Australia)
🏢 Nixil
📍 South Australia