Vertica Database Administrator

6 days ago


New York, New York, United States Tekgence Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Vertica L3 Database Administrator to join our team at Tekgence Inc. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the advanced management, optimization, and support of Vertica databases in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Database Management: Administer, configure, and manage Vertica databases in multi-node cluster environments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.
  • Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance through advanced tuning techniques, including query optimization, resource management, and workload balancing.
  • Backup and Recovery: Implement and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and system availability.
  • Security Management: Manage database security, including user roles, permissions, encryption, and adherence to compliance requirements.
  • Incident and Problem Management: Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and quick recovery.
  • Capacity Planning: Analyze system growth trends and plan for future capacity needs, including storage, memory, and compute resources.
  • Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline routine database administration tasks such as monitoring, backups, and maintenance.
  • Cluster Management: Manage Vertica database clusters, including node additions, removals, and configuration tuning for large-scale deployments.
  • Consultation: Collaborate with developers, architects, and other IT teams to design scalable and efficient database solutions.
  • Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation on database architecture, configurations, operational procedures, and incident reports.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience managing Vertica databases in a production environment.
  • Extensive experience with Vertica architecture, including K-safety, projections, partitions, and resource pools.
  • Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and workload balancing for Vertica.
  • Strong knowledge of backup and recovery strategies, including snapshot-based backups and DR.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux systems administration as it relates to Vertica environments.
  • Proficiency in writing SQL and Python/Shell scripts for database automation and monitoring.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Vertica Management Console and third-party solutions.
Preferred Skills
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills for resolving complex database issues.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high-priority tasks.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
  • Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for Vertica clusters.
Certifications

Vertica Certified Professional or similar Vertica-related certifications are highly preferred.



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