Database Administrator

Database Administrator - Mainframe & UNIX

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Company Description

About the job Database Administrator - Mainframe & UNIX

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud Solutions. Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge. Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds. Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.

Company Description

About the job Database Administrator - Mainframe & UNIX

Showtime Consulting is a leading provider of Shielded Cloud Solutions. Based in Australia and New Zealand, we specialise in secure cloud deployments and extending the cloud to the intelligent edge. Our expertise spans Azure, Azure Stack, AWS, OpenStack, and Red Hat Linux, serving both commercial and government environments, including government-classified clouds. Our mission is to forge the future with secure, innovative technologies that protect and uplift communities, while our vision is to revolutionise seamless collaboration across domains on an ultra-secure platform.

We support national delivery programs involving classified ICT systems, accreditation readiness, and technical assurance across complex environments.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced ADABAS Database Administrator to manage and support ADABAS database systems across both IBM z/OS mainframe and UNIX platforms. This Sydney-based role is part of a long-term uplift initiative for a national regulatory platform. You'll play a key role in ensuring the availability, performance, and security of ADABAS environments, while supporting application development teams and contributing to modernisation and integration efforts.

This role is ideal for a database specialist with deep experience in both legacy and UNIX-based systems, and a strong understanding of batch and online processing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain ADABAS database environments on mainframe (z/OS) and UNIX systems (AIX, Solaris, or Linux).
• Monitor and optimise database performance, storage utilisation, and system health.
• Perform regular backups, restores, and disaster recovery planning/testing.
• Apply patches, upgrades, and implement change control processes for database systems.
• Analyse database issues and provide root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Support batch and online processing environments that rely on ADABAS.
• Collaborate with software developers and business analysts to implement changes and enhancements.
• Support Natural applications integrated with ADABAS.
• Document processes, configurations, and recovery procedures.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Experience with ADABAS database administration.
• Hands-on experience with IBM z/OS mainframe environments.
• Experience with UNIX/Linux systems and tools.
• Proficiency in Natural programming language is a plus.
• Knowledge of ADABAS utilities (ADAULD, ADACMP, ADASAV, etc.).
• Familiarity with job scheduling tools (e.g., Control-M, CA-7).
• Strong knowledge of JCL (Job Control Language) and batch job management.
• Solid understanding of data security, data integrity, and database backup/recovery.
• Australian Citizenship with Baseline security clearance.
  
  

Security Clearance Requirement

Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active Baseline clearance.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology

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