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IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesBe a critical member of our Storage Insights DevOps team!IBM Storage Insights is a cloud-based service that provides customers an unparalleled level of visibility across their storage environment to help them manage complex storage infrastructures and make cost-saving decisions. Our DevOps team manages the operations and life cycle for this offering. We are looking for a strong candidate experienced with Cassandra DB administration to serve as our Subject Matter Expert for all database related matters and help us improve our operations. Do you have experience operating Cassandra on the Cloud, including installing, configuring, performing repairs, backups, and anti-entropy? Are you comfortable troubleshooting issues until resolved, leading the team during production impacting events? Are you driven to improve processes, with a knack for developing automation? Are you willing to go that extra mile for our customers, and look for ways to improve their experience? Come join our team!Job Duties:Responsibilities and skills required are those typical of operating a Cloud application in a high available environment, with the primary focus being database administration:Add/remove Cassandra nodes, perform backup & restores, set up new clusters on bare metal servers in the Cloud
Maintain production clusters hosting Cassandra nodes, including performing upgrades
Use Cassandra Reaper for anti-entropy
Monitor and assess health using MCAC exporter/Grafana
Perform 24x7 CritSit rotational coverage within DevOps Team
Investigate production issues
Work with DataStax Support
Lead Root Cause Analysis for outages
Improve DevOps processes via runbooks and automation/scripting
Maintain security compliance
Use tooling for access and performance management
If you are hired into a Colorado work location, the anticipated compensation range for the position $119,000 to $222,000 is based on a full-time schedule. Your ultimate compensation may vary depending on your job-related skills and experience. For part time roles, the compensation will be adjusted appropriately.SYSTEMSPROUDRequired Technical and Professional Expertise5+ years of experience with Database Administration
3+ years of experience with Cloud database infrastructure (ideally IBM Cloud)
3+ years of experience with Cassandra Administration and Operations
Demonstrated Experience with Cassandra monitoring / alerting (Prometheus exporter)
Experience with Cassandra architecture and data design
Experience with Cassandra cluster design and sizing
Experience with doing database backup/restore and anti-entropy on a cluster
Experience with automation/scripting (Python, Ansible)
Linux system administration (bare metal, security hardening, RAID, etc.)
Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting, collaborating across teams to achieve business objectives
Good oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail, proactive self-starter, and commitment to meeting deadlines
Problem solving abilities: ability to identify issues and provide solutions
Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseExperience with Cassandra Medusa
Working knowledge of Cassandra Reaper
Familiarity with Cloud architecture components: Kafka, object storage, load balancers
Dashboard/Performance - Grafana & Prometheus
k8ssandra experience
Experience working with DataStax to resolve issues with Cassandra
About Business UnitIBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.It's time to define your career.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Location StatementIBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).Select educational reimbursement opportunities.Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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