Ab Initio Administrator

Ab Initio Administrator

Role Overview:

Ab Initio Administrator

Key Responsibilities:

• Environment Management

• Install, configure, and maintain Ab Initio components including Co>Operating System, EME, and Control Center.
• Apply patches, upgrades, and configuration changes to ensure system stability.

• ETL Job Monitoring & Support

• Monitor production ETL jobs for failures, performance degradation, and data discrepancies.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to Ab Initio components, infrastructure, and external dependencies.

• Performance Optimization

• Tune Ab Initio graphs and workflows to improve execution time and resource utilization.
• Analyze logs and system metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks.

• Security & Access Control

• Manage user access and implement security protocols within the Ab Initio environment.
• Maintain audit trails and ensure compliance with data governance policies.

• Automation & Scheduling

• Schedule and automate ETL jobs using Control Center or tools like Autosys.
• Develop automation scripts using Shell or Python for operational efficiency.

• Collaboration & Documentation

• Work with developers, data engineers, and business teams to support deployments and upgrades.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and support procedures2.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 510 years of experience in Ab Initio administration and ETL support.
• Strong knowledge of Ab Initio tools (GDE, EME, Co>Operating System, Conduct IT).
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux, Shell scripting, and SQL.
• Experience with data validation, reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL best practices.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Strong documentation and process improvement mindset.