Nutanix Database Expert
Full time
na SWATX
no
Saudi Arabia
Publicado em February 17, 2025
Detalhes do emprego
Nutanix Database (NDB) Expert The roles and responsibilities for a Nutanix Database (NDB) Expert, focusing on managing, optimizing, and securing database environments within the Nutanix ecosystem:
Roles And Responsibilities
- Deploy and manage Nutanix NDB clusters and instances, configuring them to support organizational requirements for availability, security, and performance.
- Create and maintain database blueprints within Nutanix NDB to standardize database provisioning, configuration, and scaling.
- Ensure optimal setup and operation of databases on Nutanix NDB, including support for SQL Server database engines.
- Manage the NDB configuration and maintain the NDB related profiles such as Software profile, domain profile, etc.
- Configure, validate, and maintain the usage of NDB Managed Network and IP address.
- Configure, validate, and maintain the DB server VM status and DB Status that is managed by NDB.
- Validate, remediate, and fix potential issues/errors/warnings available in the NDB Dashboard.
- Monitor the operations occurring in NDB and investigate and fix any issues in the NDB Console.
- Configure, validate, and maintain the compute and CPU usage in PE along with NDB.
- Discuss the NDB additional requirements which are not currently implemented and supported by NDB now.
- Plan and implement the NDB additional requirements after discussing the pros and cons with the customer.
Nutanix Cluster Management
- Continuously monitor Nutanix DB performance, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing queries, and tuning configurations for improved efficiency.
- Use Nutanix tools like Prism and NDB Analytics to gather insights on database performance, storage utilization, and workload distribution.
- Implement automated alerts and performance baselines, proactively addressing potential issues before they impact users.
- Manage SQL Server databases that are hosted on NDB and Nutanix platform.
- Monitor system's health and performance.
- Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security.
- Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance.
- Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
- Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
Data Security and Compliance
- Implement security best practices for Nutanix DB, including access controls, encryption, and audit logging, to protect sensitive data.
- Ensure Nutanix DB environments comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and meet internal security requirements.
- Perform regular security assessments and audits on database configurations, access privileges, and user activity within the Nutanix environment.
- Maintain knowledge of current systems architecture and configuration.
Disaster Recovery and High Availability
- Develop and implement disaster recovery (DR) solutions within Nutanix NDB, including backup strategies and failover configurations.
- Set up and test backup and restore procedures, ensuring the rapid recovery of databases in case of system failures.
- Design high-availability architectures using Nutanix capabilities, such as replication and automated failover.
- Assist with BCP/DRP planning and implementation.
- Define the configuration best practices to maximize the performance of database and NDB products on the Nutanix Platform.
Automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Use Nutanix Calm or other automation tools to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for database provisioning, scaling, and configuration.
- Automate routine tasks, such as backup scheduling, patching, and monitoring.
- Develop scripts and workflows to streamline database operations, ensuring they align with Nutanix's automation standards and practices.
Database Lifecycle Management
- Manage the lifecycle of Nutanix DB environments, including upgrades, patches, and migrations.
- Regularly assess and update database instances, applying updates and security patches as needed.
- Create decommissioning plans for outdated or unused databases, reclaiming resources and ensuring compliance with data retention policies.
Capacity Planning and Resource Optimization
- Monitor resource usage within Nutanix DB, including CPU, memory, and storage.
- Implement scaling strategies, such as vertical or horizontal scaling, to support growth and optimize resource utilization.
- Conduct regular assessments of resource allocation and recommend adjustments to improve cost-effectiveness and performance.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to align database management practices with broader IT objectives.
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Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
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