Description :

Position Overview :

This position is responsible for execution of standard tasks that fall under the data platform administration domain.

Key Responsibilities :

Data Platform Administration :

Manage and maintain the following (but not limited to) data platforms :

- DataOps. Live open-source Gitlab platform and infrastructure administration

- Qlik Replicate change data capture tools against relational and document database sources and targeting cloud data warehouse

- Oracle Goldengate change data capture against Oracle database sources and targeting Kafka

Administration tasks of above platforms include (but not limited to) :

- Problem diagnosis & resolution

- Configuration, Patching, and Upgrades

- On-Call Rotation (after introductory period)

Cloud & Hybrid Environments :

Support on-prem, hybrid and cloud-based data platforms

- Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

- Windows Server and Linux Administration

- Kubernetes, Docker containers, etc.

Monitor and optimize data platform usage and costs (FinOps)

Performance & Optimization :

- Conduct performance tuning and optimization efforts.

- Analyze workloads and recommend improvements.

- Implement capacity planning and resource management.

Security & Compliance :

- Enforce data security policies, including access controls and encryption.

- Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

- Perform regular audits and vulnerability assessments.

Automation & Scripting

- Develop and maintain automation scripts for backups, monitoring, and deployments.

- Use tools like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to streamline administrative tasks.

- Support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices using tools like Python, YAML, Terraform or Ansible.

Collaboration & Support :

- Work closely with data engineers, developers, and analysts to support data workflows.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior administrators.

- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis.

- Participate in project planning and technical design.

- Provide support to application developers and collaborate with other teams.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience :

- Bachelors degree in computer science or related field - 16 years of formal education.

- 7+ years of experience with data platform administration/engineering or equivalent work.

- Advanced knowledge of data platforms, principles, and security.

- Advanced proficiency with SQL.

- Experience with Windows and Linux server administration.

- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and automation tools.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Confirmed ability to acquire knowledge of new data technologies while on the job.

- Confirmed ability to execute tasks independently, to self-initiate work, and to engage with work deeply.

- Confirmed ability to pay meticulous attention to details.

- Confirmed ability to meet goals and deadlines.

- Confirmed ability to quickly diagnose issues and come up with solutions and/or workarounds.

- Confirmed ability to work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism always.

- Exercise self-control under trying or tough circumstances, situations, or under any kind of pressure.

- Experience with 24x7 on-call.

- Availability for 24x7 on-call on a rotational basis.

- Availability for after-hours and weekend work (as needed).