Cassandra Administrator

About TargetBay:
• Job Summary:
• Key Responsibilities:

- 1. Cassandra Cluster Administration:

- Install, configure, and maintain Cassandra clusters across multiple environments.
- Monitor and optimize cluster performance, including capacity planning and troubleshooting.
- Manage and tune Cassandra configuration parameters to ensure optimal performance.
- Implement and maintain data replication, backup, and recovery strategies.
- Conduct regular health checks and performance audits of the Cassandra clusters.
- 2. Database Design and Schema Management:

- Collaborate with development teams and database architects to design and implement Cassandra data models and schemas.
- Define and enforce best practices for data modeling and schema design.
- Perform schema changes and migrations while ensuring mínimal downtime and data consistency.
- Design scalable and efficient data models that optimize performance and ensure data integrity.
- Analyze existing data models and propose improvements for enhanced performance and scalability.
- Conduct thorough testing and validation of data models to ensure optimal performance and usability.
- 3. Security and Access Control:

- Implement and enforce security measures to protect data stored in Cassandra.
- Set up and manage user accounts, roles, and permissions.
- Monitor and audit user activity to ensure compliance with security policies.
- 4. Monitoring and Alerting:

- Set up monitoring tools and dashboards to track cluster performance, utilization, and health.
- Configure alerts and notifications for critical events or potential issues.
- Respond promptly to alerts and troubleshoot any database-related problems.
- 5. Collaboration and Documentation:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, and network engineers, to resolve database-related issues.
- Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guide
- Database Design and Data Modeling
- Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Qualifications and Skills:

- Proven experience as a Cassandra Administrator or a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of Cassandra database architecture, concepts, and administration.
- Proficiency in Cassandra cluster setup, configuration, and monitoring.
- Experience with data modeling, schema design, and query optimization in Cassandra.
- Understanding of distributed systems and principles of high availability.
- Familiarity with security best practices and implementing access controls in Cassandra.
- Experience with Cassandra performance tuning, troubleshooting, and capacity planning.
- Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and monitoring tasks.