Database Administrator - Teradata

Req ID

378292

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Database Administrator - Teradata to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Overview

We are seeking an Intermediate-Level Teradata DBA that will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, security, and optimization of Teradata environments supporting critical healthcare data workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer Teradata database environments across development, test, and production
• Perform database installation, configuration, upgrades, and patching
• Execute backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures
• Monitor and optimize database performance and query efficiency
• Implement database security, access controls, and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA)
• Provide L2/L3 production support and incident resolution
• Collaborate with data engineers, ETL developers, and business teams
• Support data integration, migration, and modernization initiatives

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Database Administrator with strong Teradata experience
• 6+ years of experience with enterprise data warehouse environments
• 6+ years of experience with SQL and query performance tuning skills
• 6+ years of experience with Teradata utilities (BTEQ, FastLoad, MultiLoad, TPT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), Exposure to data modernization programs
• Experience with ETL tools such as Informatica or DataStage
• Healthcare industry experience

Key Success Metrics

• High system availability and SLA adherence
• Improved database performance and efficiency
• Reduced incident resoluti...