Job Information
Cognizant Exadata- DMA Architect in Bismarck, North Dakota
Role: Exadata Database Machine Architect
Location: Remote (anywhere in USA)
Job Responsibilities:
· 1: Workload Modeling: Deciding whether to use HC (High Capacity) or EF (Extreme Flash) storage servers.
· 2: Smart Scan Optimization: Monitoring Storage Cells to ensure queries are being offloaded effectively.
· 3: Recovery Window Strategy: Calculating the "Reserved Space" required to meet a client’s Recovery Time Objective (RTO).
· 4: Real-Time Redo Transport: Planning the network path for databases to send redo logs directly to the ZDLRA with zero data loss.
· 5: Cell Administration: Using cellcli to manage physical disks, grid disks, and flash cache.
· 6: Exachk Execution: Running the exachk utility regularly to ensure the configuration meets Oracle’s "Best Practices" and identifying security vulnerabilities.
· 7: RoCE/InfiniBand Management: Monitoring the internal high-speed switches that allow the database nodes to talk to storage nodes with near-zero latency.
· 8: Virtual IP Management: Configuring Client, Management, and Backup networks to ensure traffic is segregated and redundant.
· 9: ZDLRA/ZFS Integration: Ensuring the Exadata rack is correctly sending backups to the Recovery Appliance or ZFS storage via the dedicated backup network.
· 10: Strategic thinking, complex problem-solving, and executive-level communication
Mandatory Skills
(Top 5 Keywords or skills)
Skill Proficiency
Years of Experience
Basic Knowledge
Medium
Expert
Exadata Architecture and Management
10
Yes
ZFS design and Usability
6
Yes
ZDLRA recovery appliance
6
Yes
Oracle Key Vault
4
Yes
Yes
Bare Metal restore
5
Yes
complex problem-solving, and executive-level communication
10
Yes
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 to $115,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.