Teradata Admin

Role:
Teradata Admin

Location:
San Jose, CA / RTP,NC (Onsite)

Job type:
Full time

Salary Range: $130,000-$140,000 a year

• Database Installation and Configuration:
  Installing, configuring, and upgrading Teradata database systems, including software and utilities.
• User and Security Management:
  Creating and managing user accounts, roles, profiles, and basic access privileges to control database access.
• Backup and Recovery Operations:
  Performing routine data backups, managing recovery processes, and ensuring data integrity and availability.
• System Monitoring and Alerting:
  Monitoring database health, performance metrics (CPU, I/O, space), and setting up alerts for potential issues.
• Basic Troubleshooting:
  Diagnosing and resolving common database-related problems, such as connectivity issues, space constraints, or failed jobs.

• Performance Tuning and Optimization:
  Deep diving into SQL query optimization, analyzing explain plans, and implementing advanced techniques (e.g., join indexes, partitioning) to enhance system performance.
• Workload Management (TWM/TDWM):
  Designing, configuring, and managing Teradata Workload Manager rules to prioritize queries, manage concurrency, and ensure service level agreements (SLAs).
• Capacity Planning and Growth Management:
  Analyzing historical usage patterns, forecasting future growth, and planning for hardware and software upgrades to meet evolving business needs.
• Disaster Recovery Planning and Testing:
  Developing, documenting, and regularly testing comprehensive disaster recovery strategies to ensure business continuity in the event of a major outage.
• Advanced Security and Compliance:
  Implementing advanced security features (e.g., encryption, auditing, row-level security), ensuring compliance with data governance policies, and conducting security audits.

• Proficiency in Scripting Languages (e.g., Python, Shell Scripting):
  While automation was mentioned, advanced scripting skills allow for more sophisticated custom monitoring, reporting, and proactive problem-solving beyond standard tools.
• Cloud Platform Familiarity (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud):
  With Teradata Vantage often deployed on cloud platforms, understanding cloud infrastructure, networking, and security concepts within these environments is increasingly valuable.
• Strong Data Warehousing and ETL Concepts: A deeper understanding of the entire data lifecycle, including data ingestion (ETL/ELT processes), data modeling methodologies (e.g., Dimensional Modeling), and data governance, helps in optimizing the database for its intended use.
• Excellent Communication and Collaboration
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to effectively communicate complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders, work seamlessly with development teams, and provide clear documentation is crucial for project success.
• Version Control System Experience (e.g., Git):
  Managing database scripts, configuration files, and automation code using version control systems ensures proper tracking, collaboration, and rollback capabilities for changes.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.