Description

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. To Apply: If this sounds like your next opportunity, or you'd like to hear more, please 'apply now' and submit your CV