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