Teradata Administrator

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 6 hours ago | Updated 1 hour ago

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12

Skills

Linux
Scripting
Data Warehousing
Performance Tuning
Database Administration
Databases
Disaster Recovery
Cloud Computing
Information technology
Capacity Planning
Reliability
Self motivation
problem solving
Teradata SQL
Query Optimisation
Extract Transform Load (ETL)
Filing Skills
System Availability
Security Controls
Document Management Systems
Assembly and Installation
Space Allocation Problem

Job Details

Job Title:

Teradata Administrator

Location:

Pleasanton, CA/ Dallas, TX/ Coppell, TX/ SFO, CA

Skills Matrix

Skill

Last Used

Experience in Years/month

Rating (10 points)

1 = newbie 10 = expert

Hands on Exp.

Yes/No

Teradata Database Administration

Teradata Workload Management (TASM)

BI tools

Data warehousing

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Teradata Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize Teradata environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in database administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting in large-scale enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities-

  • Install, configure, and upgrade Teradata Database systems.
  • Manage Teradata utilities (BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, TPT) for data loading and extraction.
  • Perform performance tuning, workload management, and query optimization.
  • Monitor system health, capacity planning, and implement proactive measures.
  • Manage space allocation, user access, and security controls.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, ensuring high availability and reliability.
  • Implement backup and recovery strategies using Teradata tools.
  • Collaborate with development teams for schema design and query optimization.
  • Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and best practices.

Required Skills-

  • Strong experience in Teradata Database Administration (5+ years).
  • Proficiency in Teradata tools and utilities (BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, TPT).
  • Expertise in SQL and query optimization.
  • Knowledge of Teradata Workload Management (TASM).
  • Familiarity with Teradata Viewpoint, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Experience with backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
  • Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.
  • Good knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting.

Preferred Skills-

  • Exposure to Teradata Data Mover, BAR (Backup Archive Restore).
  • Knowledge of cloud-based Teradata solutions.
  • Experience with BI tools and integration.

Education-

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

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