C2C : Teradata Admin – San Jose, CA – Onsite

Role:
Teradata Admin

Location:

San Jose, CA – Onsite

Duration: 6-10+ Months

• 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.