Adabas Database Administrator

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$160000 - AU$190000 per annum

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long-standing client, a major government services organisation. We are seeking an experienced Adabas Database Administrator to join their team on a long-term program of work.

Role Title: Adabas Database Administrator

Location + WFH Flexibility: Sydney CBD Location – Working from home 3-4 days per week.

Salary : Up to $190,000

Role Details:

  • Maintain, monitor, and optimise Adabas database environments across multiple government clients.
  • Perform regular maintenance activities including backups, restores, upgrades, and patching of Adabas, Natural, Software AG, and related products.
  • Plan and deliver product upgrades, installs, and vendor-supported maintenance.
  • Conduct performance tuning and ensure database stability and recoverability.
  • Collaborate closely with Mainframe Systems Programmers to resolve operational or performance issues.
  • Provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotational basis and document all completed tasks.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience as an Adabas Database Administrator.
  • Proven expertise in product upgrades, installs, and database tuning across the Adabas suite.
  • Strong understanding of Adabas database structures, utilities, and monitoring tools.
  • Experience with disaster recovery planning, backup, and restore procedures.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal mentoring and deliver outcomes in a lean team environment.
  • (Bonus) Broader mainframe experience and/or 20+ years’ database administration experience will be considered at a Technical Lead level.

Additional Details & Benefits:

  • Long-term pipeline of work (minimum 3 years of government contracts).
  • Opportunity to step up into a Technical Lead role if experienced, mentoring junior team members and working across multiple clients.
  • Supportive team environment with a strong partnership with Software AG.

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