Danta Technologies ยท 1 day ago
Teradata Administrator
Dallas, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$50/hr - $60/hr
12+ years expDanta Technologies is seeking a skilled and experienced Teradata Administrator to manage and maintain Teradata database systems. This role involves ensuring optimal performance, security, and availability of the databases while collaborating with various teams to support enterprise data needs.
ConsultingIT InfrastructureMobile AppsStaffing AgencyWeb Development
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and upgrade Teradata database software and associated tools
Monitor database health and performance using Teradata Viewpoint and other monitoring tools
Perform routine maintenance tasks, including space management, statistics collection, and system housekeeping
Analyze and optimize SQL queries for performance improvements
Implement indexing strategies and partitioning to enhance query efficiency
Collaborate with developers and data engineers to design scalable data models
Manage user access, roles, and privileges in accordance with organizational policies
Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards
Monitor and audit database activities to detect and prevent unauthorized access
Design and implement backup strategies using Teradata tools (e.g., ARC)
Perform recovery operations in case of system failures or data corruption
Test disaster recovery procedures regularly to ensure readiness
Forecast storage and compute requirements based on usage trends
Plan and execute system scaling activities to support growing data volumes
Coordinate with infrastructure teams for hardware and resource provisioning
Investigate and resolve database-related issues and incidents
Provide support during system outages and performance degradation
Maintain documentation for configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
12+ years of experience with at least 7 years of hands-on experience in Teradata database administration
Strong hands-on experience with Teradata SQL, Teradata utilities
Proficient with scripting languages, Python, and PowerShell for automation
Understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts
Experience working with an Azure cloud-based environment is a plus
Experience with Data governance, data security, data quality, data lineage, data catalog, and compliance practices
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Teradata certifications (e.g., Teradata Certified Professional, Teradata Administrator)
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for database deployments
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaborative development environments
Benefits
Healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision)
Major holidays
Paid sick leave as per state law
Company
Danta Technologies
Danta Technologies is a consulting and IT services firm that offers solutions for all levels of IT.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase