FW: EXADATA or Netezza DBA - Reston, VA - URGENT

 

EXADATA or Netezza DBA - Reston, VA – URGENT

EXADATA or Netezza DBA

 

Reston/Hardon, VA

Start date ASAP

 

 

Responsibilities:

•             Perform database performance analysis, capacity planning, system sizing and ongoing maintenance/tuning to ensure maximum performance on Netezza appliance platform

•             Use the NzAdmin/NZMigrate tool for typical administrative tasks, including Genstats, Groom, and manage Development to Production environments

•             Perform backup and restore activities

•             Works closely with Developers, Testers, Architects, Business Analysts and other IT staff to implement Database Administration standards, policies, methods, and procedures building consensus with all parties

•             Assist application development teams with planning and implementing database changes as well as query/job optimization

•             Create, test, implement and monitor an automated set of procedures for database and server backups as well as necessary maintenance procedures

•             Work closely with IBM support to manage hardware/software failures, appliance upgrades and install patches

•             Troubleshoots difficult database problems, including slow running queries

•             Participate in after-hours on-call duties as requested

•             Manage workload via prioritization and configuration

•             Develop Big Data integration and data warehouse best practices

 

Skills/Requirements

•             5+ years of experience in DBA role with 2+ year experience in Netezza environment

•             Expert knowledge of Netezza appliance (TwinFinn and Mako) systems

•             Strong knowledge and experience with computer hardware including Servers, Network, SAN technologies, I/O subsystems

•             Expert level experience in administering large databases in mission critical environment

•             Extensive experience with different backup/restore and disaster recovery solutions

•             Excellent knowledge of Netezza Architecture and system internals, including updates and features on new versions

•             Good communication skills, strong Teamwork and organization skills

•             Positive attitude, problem solving skills and self-initiative are must-have qualities