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Lead Teradata Database Administrator (DBA)MSR Technology Group • Springfield, IL, US
Lead Teradata Database Administrator (DBA)

Lead Teradata Database Administrator (DBA)

MSR Technology Group • Springfield, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Sr. Lead Teradata DBA

  • Remote (Must reside within two hours of Springfield, IL)
  • Contract Type : 12-month contract, possibly open to contract-to-hire (CFH)
  • Benefits included

We are seeking a Senior Lead Teradata DBA to support a large-scale Medicaid Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) initiative. This hybrid role combines systems administration and application-level DBA responsibilities, requiring deep expertise in Teradata environments, performance tuning, data governance, and Medicaid data operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can manage infrastructure, optimize database performance, and guide development teams on best practices. This is a mission-critical role supporting Medicaid data infrastructure, analytics, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Database Leadership & Governance

  • Lead Teradata database initiatives, including upgrades, configuration, and data governance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business, security, and reporting needs
  • Participate in agile development cycles and large-scale DDI implementations

    • Systems Administration & Infrastructure Support

  • Administer and maintain OnPrem Teradata systems (6800 / 1800 or IntelliFlex)
  • Apply patches, upgrades, and hardware replacements; resolve vulnerabilities
  • Monitor system health using Viewpoint and other tools; support DR planning and testing
  • Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors for system hardening and compliance

    • Database Operations & Optimization

  • Perform backup / recovery using BAR DSA and NetBackup
  • Tune performance across CPU, I / O, Spool, and Storage
  • Manage workload using TASM and Workload Manager partitions
  • Administer access controls, role rights, and security protocols

    • Development Support & Application DBA Tasks

  • Guide developers on schema design, query optimization, and job handling
  • Review and approve database components for EDW applications
  • Support OpenText BI-Query models and front-end tools
  • Lead technical meetings and deliverables with minimal supervision

    • Reporting, Compliance & Audits

  • Generate capacity and performance reports
  • Support internal and IRS audits; proactively address risks
  • Ensure compliance with SCSEM and other security frameworks
  • Communicate system alerts and status updates to stakeholders

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years as a lead Teradata DBA (Version 15+) with both system and application responsibilities
  • Experience with OnPrem Teradata systems (6800 / 1800 or IntelliFlex)
  • Advanced SQL and Teradata utilities (FastLoad, Multiload, FastExport, BTEQ, TPT)
  • Proven performance tuning in large databases (>

    • 5TB)

  • Experience in data governance and metadata management
  • Medicaid, healthcare, or government project experience
  • Strong system administration skills (Windows / Linux)
  • Demonstrated leadership in capacity planning, performance management, and client presentations
  • Experience with large-scale DDI projects and issue resolution
  • Excellent communication and mentoring skills

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Teradata Vantage Certified Master
  • Data modeling experience (Erwin or similar)
  • Experience with OpenText BI-Query and metadata tools
  • Familiarity with Medicaid / Medicare applications
  • Agile development experience (Scrum, DevOps, GitHub)
  • ETL development or data analysis experience
  • Cloud migration experience (Snowflake, Azure)
  • Willingness to travel quarterly or as needed
  • U.S. work authorization required
  • Must reside within two hours of Springfield, IL
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