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

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

Full time – Springfield or Boston

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Vertica DBA to join our team and help support multiple Vertica EON clustered environments. This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with a collaborative, solutions-driven mindset, supporting mission-critical operations and driving continuous improvement across our database landscape.

• Production Support & Monitoring :

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.

The Team

Our team is comprised of two project managers and three specialized squads : DBA, BI Platform Engineering, and Cloud Engineering. Collectively, these squads include seven onshore and eleven offshore engineers, each bringing a high level of expertise to support the stability and reliability of our data and business intelligence platforms. We maintain a highly collaborative culture, unified in our commitment to operational excellence. Regardless of experience level, team members consistently demonstrate professionalism and a willingness to support one another. Through our shared dedication, we ensure robust systems and deliver exceptional service to our customers, continually striving for secure, stable, and reliable operations.

The Impact :

The Minimum Qualifications

The Ideal Qualifications

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What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team

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