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MassMutual · 2 days ago

Vertica Database Administrator (DBA) - Data & BI Platform Engineering

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

MassMutual is seeking a highly skilled Vertica DBA to support multiple Vertica EON clustered environments. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of their data infrastructure while providing expert guidance and driving continuous improvement across their database landscape.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide 24/7/365 support for Vertica database systems, ensuring high availability, rapid incident response, and proactive performance monitoring across clustered environments

Oversee all aspects of Vertica database technology, including backup and recovery, server architecture, performance tuning, security, encryption, auditing, metadata management, optimization, statistics, capacity planning, connectivity, and other data solutions for mission-critical systems

Tackle complex business challenges related to data processing, loading, performance improvements, storage, and replication. Apply advanced troubleshooting skills to stabilize and optimize database operations

Collaborate closely with technical teams, providing expert guidance on best practices for database technology and distributed deployments. Mentor peers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing

Design and implement automation for database monitoring and alerting. Drive continuous improvement by developing and standardizing operational procedures

Monitor Vertica capacity planning and license management to ensure efficient resource utilization and compliance

Maintain data integrity through effective utility and disk management procedures, safeguarding the reliability and accuracy of enterprise data

Qualification

Vertica database administrationSQL optimizationEnterprise Data WarehousingAWS infrastructureLinux OS skillsETL processesProcess improvementMonitoringAlertingProblem-solvingCollaborationTeam-oriented approach

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical field

8+ years of hands-on experience with Enterprise Data Warehousing

5+ years of experience in SQL, with a track record of writing and optimizing complex queries

3+ years of Vertica-specific database support, management, and administration

Preferred

Proven experience supporting mission-critical applications in dynamic enterprise environments

Demonstrated expertise supporting Vertica in cloud environments (preferably AWS)

In-depth knowledge of Vertica physical and logical architecture

Familiarity with optimization techniques such as projections and partitioning

Solid understanding of ETL processes, data structures, metadata, and workflow management

Strong Linux OS skills, including proficiency with tracing and performance tools

Experience with resource pool tuning for optimal performance

Innovative mindset with a passion for problem-solving and process improvement

Team-oriented approach, prioritizing collaboration and shared success

Experience with Voltage encryption solutions

Proficiency in AWS infrastructure, including: Terraform, Python, EC2, IAM, Autoscaling, Cost management

Hands-on experience with New Relic for monitoring and alerting

Benefits

Regular collaboration with Data & BI Platform Engineering

Focused one-on-one time with your manager

Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQIA+, veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups

Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms

Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits

Company

MassMutual

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MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company that provides investment management and trust services.

Founded in 1851

Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.massmutual.com/

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