Exadata- DMA Architect
Washington, District of Columbia, 20022, USA
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Engineering
Data Engineer
Role:
Exadata Database Machine Architect
Location:
Remote (anywhere in USA) Job Responsibilities
Deciding whether to use HC (High Capacity) or EF (Extreme Flash) storage servers.
Monitoring Storage Cells to ensure queries are being offloaded effectively.
Calculating the "Reserved Space" required to meet a client’s Recovery Time Objective (RTO).
Planning the network path for databases to send redo logs directly to the ZDLRA with zero data loss.
Using cellcli to manage physical disks, grid disks, and flash cache.
Running the exachk utility regularly to ensure the configuration meets Oracle’s "Best Practices" and identifying security vulnerabilities.
Monitoring the internal high‑speed switches that allow the database nodes to talk to storage nodes with near‑zero latency.
Configuring Client, Management, and Backup networks to ensure traffic is segregated and redundant.
Ensuring the Exadata rack is correctly sending backups to the Recovery Appliance or ZFS storage via the dedicated backup network.
- Exadata Architecture and Management – 10 years of experience – Basic knowledge.
- ZFS design and Usability – 6 years of experience – Basic knowledge.
- ZDLRA recovery appliance – 6 years of experience – Basic knowledge.
- Oracle Key Vault – 4 years of experience – Basic knowledge.
- Bare Metal restore – 5 years of experience – Basic knowledge.
- Complex problem‑solving, and executive‑level communication – 10 years of experience – Basic knowledge.
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 to $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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