Database Administrator - Advanced

Database Administrator – Advanced (Adabas/Natural)

Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid – On-site first 2 months, then remote)

Contract Duration: 12 months (strong possibility of multi-year extension; project expected to last ~8 years)

Interview: 1 round, Virtual/Online

Candidate Requirement: Must be a South Carolina resident OR willing to be onsite in Columbia, SC for the first 2 months at own expense.

Note for Submissions:

• Attach SC Cover Sheet, valid Right to Represent, and full resume (legal first & last name).
• Withdrawn candidates cannot be replaced.
• Subvendor use allowed (1 level deep) with Sub Vendor Usage form.
• Candidate must confirm in RTR: "I am willing to come on-site to Columbia, SC for the first two months of the contract."

About the Role

The State of South Carolina is seeking two Software AG Adabas/Natural Database Administrators to support mission-critical systems. You will be responsible for administering Adabas databases, managing Natural Security, supporting data access solutions, and ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance operations across environments. This role is central to sustaining enterprise applications and driving long-term platform stability.

Key Responsibilities

• Database & Environment Administration:

  • Manage Adabas & Natural Security in production, test, and development.
  • Perform nightly backups, environment refreshes, and DDM/script maintenance.
  • Monitor performance and ensure system stability.

• Security & Compliance:

  • Configure and maintain role-based security and access controls.
  • Perform audits, document access changes, and support regulatory compliance.

• Data Access & User Enablement:

  • Implement and maintain Adabas data access tools (e.g., CONNX).
  • Build and maintain data catalogs, user guides, and training materials.
  • Support users with query design and analytics access.

• Change & Release Management:

  • Guide schema and file modifications across dev/test/prod.
  • Maintain formal data dictionaries and document all changes.
  • Write and manage scripts supporting applications and operations.

• Platform Improvement & Resilience:

  • Research and implement upgrades, patches, and hardware/software enhancements.
  • Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning and testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on experience with Software AG Adabas and Natural Security administration in production environments.
• Proficiency with CONNX (or similar tools) for Adabas data access, installation, and user support.
• Strong knowledge of backups, restores, environment refreshes, scripting, and performance tuning.
• Experience with security/access control, audits, and regulated environment compliance.
• Familiarity with SDLC/change control and maintaining a formal data dictionary.
• Strong communication skills, including writing technical documentation and user training materials.
• Experience with Software AG tools such as NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX, and DDM management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capacity planning, platform upgrades, and performance optimization.
• Participation in business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) programs and exercises.

***Lumen and / or its clients will not provide equipment (Laptop, monitor, etc.) to the selected contractor. The contractor must have their own equipment. Access to a virtual desktop set up (software) will be provided by Lumen's client, allowing the user access to the required systems and technology.*** Lumen Solutions Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.