Our client is looking for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in deploying and supporting Netezza environments while assisting in integrating ETL tools and reporting interfaces
Hands-on Netezza database management (performance tuning, capacity planning, troubleshooting, monitoring & alerting, migrating, applying Service Packs, back-up & restoring, Disaster Recovery)
Installing and configuring new databases
Assist application development teams with planning and implementing database changes
Work closely with Architects and other IT staff to implement Database Administration standards and policies
Implementing & enforcing enterprise security, access controls, and policy based management
Support of production environments and mission critical applications with rotational on-call schedule
Technical Experience :
Mandatory
5 years database management
5 years Netezza experience with backup & recovery
5 years Netezza experience with redundancy, replication and performance tuning techniques
Excellent knowledge of Netezza Architecture and system internals, including updates and features on new versions
Expert knowledge using Netezza native tools for typical administrative tasks
5+ years of SQL programming
Good SAP Data Services and Business Objects knowledge
Familiar with monitoring and alerting tools
Highly Desirable
Experience with Oracle Database Administration
Experience working in data warehousing and business intelligence tools, techniques and technology
Experience with installing and maintaining ETL tools such as SAP Data Services
Experience with data analytics and reporting
Knowledgeable in SQL Server administration
Knowledgeable in Business Objects
Non-Technical Skills :
Strong communication skills, both verbal and writing
Must be dependable and flexible, able to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts
Comfortable working in an environment with a high degree of multitasking
Ability to work with technical and non-technical staff
Logical and proactive problem solver
Identifies and resolves issues with excellent follow-through
Possesses good understanding of network principles such as load balancing and firewalls
Other Requirements : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline.