Netezza DBA

Netezza DBA
Location: Herndon, VA


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.