About the Role
Apex Systems is seeking a Software AG Natural/Adabas Administrator to join our team in Columbia, SC (On-site). This is a full-time opportunity where you will manage and optimize our Software AG ecosystem, with a strong focus on Adabas, Natural Security, and CONNX tools. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical systems, supporting both production and development environments.
Key Responsibilities
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Adabas & Natural Security Administration: Manage production, test, and development environments; monitor backups; refresh environments; manage DDMs and scripts.
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Security & Access Control: Configure and maintain file/application security, handle access changes, conduct audits, and process security requests.
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Data Access & Analytics Enablement: Recommend, maintain, and support Adabas data extraction tools (CONNX); create user guides/training; support users with query design.
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Change Management: Guide schema/file changes across environments; maintain scripts and data dictionaries; ensure consistent documentation.
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Platform Advancement: Research and implement hardware/software upgrades to improve resilience and performance; maintain supported versions.
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Resilience & Continuity: Contribute to BC/DR planning, testing, and response for database and platform continuity.
Minimum Qualifications
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8+ years of hands-on experience managing Software AG Adabas & Natural in production.
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Expertise with Natural Security and CONNX (or similar tools).
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Skilled in backup/restore, performance tuning, scripting, and environment refreshes.
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Experience with role-based access control, audits, and regulated environments.
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Familiarity with SDLC/change control and maintaining data dictionaries.
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Strong communication skills for documentation, training, and collaboration.
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Experience with NaturalONE, Predict, EntireX, and DDM management best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with capacity planning, performance engineering, and modernization initiatives.
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Active participation in business continuity/disaster recovery programs.
Why Join Apex Systems?
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services provider serving thousands of clients globally. We are proud to be recognized with awards such as ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® and Great Place to Work® certifications.
We offer:
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Competitive compensation and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, ESPP, and 401K with company match).
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Professional development resources including on-demand training, certification prep, and career coaching.
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Employee assistance programs, counseling sessions, and corporate discounts.
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A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented work culture.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. We provide accommodations to applicants as needed—please contact our Employee Services Department at 844-463-6178 for assistance.