Netezza DBA

Stem Xpert; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading database management company in Herndon, VA is seeking a Netezza DBA to maintain the structure and efficient operation of complex databases. Responsibilities include managing the warehouse environment, developing database models, and troubleshooting production problems. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in database management and the ability to confer with application development staff. This is a contract/full-time position with a focus on efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with maintaining large or complex databases.
• Ability to confer with application development staff on project planning.
• Familiarity with software utilities for tuning and troubleshooting databases.

Responsibilities

• Maintain structure and efficient operation of databases.
• Manage the warehouse environment including testing and restoring data.
• Develop database models and document data flow diagrams.
• Confer on troubleshooting database problems and assess root causes.

Skills

Database management

Troubleshooting

Capacity planning

Use of specific software utilities

Job description

Title: Netezza DBA

Location: Herndon, VA

Duration: contract/full time

Job Description

• Maintain structure, tables, access to and efficient operation of one or more large or complex databases in use for systems or applications in current use by clients, business units, developers, or corporate offices.
• Confer with application development staff or project management staff regarding project planning, resource allocation, task definitions and schedules for substantial projects involving database(s).
• Manage the warehouse environment in which a database functions by testing or restoring data, code builds, capacity planning, and assessing systems interfaces.
• Develop and document database models, data dictionaries, data flow diagrams for use by developers or database users.
• Confer on troubleshooting problems of database(s) in production. Assess root causes for bug or production problem, or provide technical input to developers or less senior DBAs.
• Use specific software utilities and tools to tune, troubleshoot, or refine database(s) and make their operation more efficient. Become familiar with these tools and instruct others in their use.

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