Apex Systems
Job Title
Software AG: Natural/Adabas Administrator
Job ID 2088896
Location Columbia, SC (On-site)
Employment Type Full-time
About the Role We are seeking a skilled System Administrator to manage and optimize our Software AG ecosystem, with a primary focus on Adabas and Natural Security. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our mission‑critical systems. You’ll play a key role in database administration, access control, data enablement, and platform advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Administer Adabas & Natural Security (plus CONNX)
Maintain production, test, and development environments; monitor backups; refresh environments; manage DDMs and scripts.
Configure and maintain file/application security; manage access changes; conduct audits and process security requests.
Recommend and maintain Adabas data extraction tools (e.g., CONNX); create user guides and training materials; support users with query design.
Guide schema/file changes across environments; maintain scripts and data dictionaries; ensure documentation consistency.
Research and implement hardware/software upgrades; improve system performance and resilience; maintain supported versions.
Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and response.
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience managing Software AG Adabas and Natural in production environments.
Hands‑on experience with Natural Security and CONNX or similar tools.
Proficiency in environment refreshes, backup/restore, performance tuning, and scripting.
Experience with role‑based access control, security audits, and regulated environments.
Familiarity with SDLC/change control and maintaining a formal data dictionary.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to write user documentation and train users.
Experience with NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX, and DDM management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering.
Participation in business continuity/disaster recovery (BC/DR) programs.
EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require accommodations in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at support@email.com or 844‑463‑6178.
Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We provide an Employee Stock Purchase Program, a 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months of tenure, a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program with up to eight free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and professional development opportunities such as on‑demand training, certification prep, and use of technical leadership courses. For a full list of benefits, programs, and resources, refer to the Welcome Packet.
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Job ID 2088896
Location Columbia, SC (On-site)
Employment Type Full-time
About the Role We are seeking a skilled System Administrator to manage and optimize our Software AG ecosystem, with a primary focus on Adabas and Natural Security. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of our mission‑critical systems. You’ll play a key role in database administration, access control, data enablement, and platform advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Administer Adabas & Natural Security (plus CONNX)
Maintain production, test, and development environments; monitor backups; refresh environments; manage DDMs and scripts.
Configure and maintain file/application security; manage access changes; conduct audits and process security requests.
Recommend and maintain Adabas data extraction tools (e.g., CONNX); create user guides and training materials; support users with query design.
Guide schema/file changes across environments; maintain scripts and data dictionaries; ensure documentation consistency.
Research and implement hardware/software upgrades; improve system performance and resilience; maintain supported versions.
Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and response.
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of experience managing Software AG Adabas and Natural in production environments.
Hands‑on experience with Natural Security and CONNX or similar tools.
Proficiency in environment refreshes, backup/restore, performance tuning, and scripting.
Experience with role‑based access control, security audits, and regulated environments.
Familiarity with SDLC/change control and maintaining a formal data dictionary.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to write user documentation and train users.
Experience with NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX, and DDM management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with capacity planning, platform modernization, and performance engineering.
Participation in business continuity/disaster recovery (BC/DR) programs.
EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require accommodations in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at support@email.com or 844‑463‑6178.
Benefits Overview Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. We provide an Employee Stock Purchase Program, a 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months of tenure, a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program with up to eight free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program, and professional development opportunities such as on‑demand training, certification prep, and use of technical leadership courses. For a full list of benefits, programs, and resources, refer to the Welcome Packet.
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