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ATA ANALYTIQ LLC

Cloud DBA

Aurora, IL

We are looking for a Cloud DBA with experience in managing AWS RDS databases (SQL Server & PostgreSQL) and MongoDB environments. The candidate should have hands-on experience in database ...

Diné Development Corporation

Senior Cloud DBA

Quantico, VA · On-site

$52.75 - $72.50/hr

We are seeking a Senior Cloud DBA to provide senior-level database administration for cloud-hosted workloads, supporting secure provisioning, configuration, monitoring, backup/recovery, and ...

kgs

Database Administrator

Fort Belvoir, VA · Hybrid

Administer cloud database platforms -- Support Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, and hybrid deployments. * Implement database security -- Manage encryption, access controls, auditing ...

Koniag, Inc.

Database Administrator

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$140K - $155K/yr

Administer cloud database platforms - Support Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, and hybrid deployments. * Implement database security - Manage encryption, access controls, auditing, and ...

kgs

Database Administrator

Fort Belvoir, VA · Hybrid

Administer cloud database platforms -- Support Azure SQL Database, Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, and hybrid deployments. * Implement database security -- Manage encryption, access controls, auditing ...

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A Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) manages and optimizes databases hosted on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. They handle database provisioning, security, performance tuning, backups, and disaster recovery. Cloud DBAs also ensure high availability, automate tasks, and optimize costs using cloud-native tools and best practices. Their role requires expertise in both database management and cloud technologies to maintain efficient, scalable, and secure data environments.

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Cloud Database Administrator

Beth Page tech

Washington, DC • Remote

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Role: Cloud Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Remote
Duration: Full Time

Responsibility:
  • We are seeking a skilled Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive experience in AWS (Amazon Web Services) to join our dynamic team
  • As a Cloud DBA, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, administration, and optimization of our cloud-based databases, ensuring maximum performance, reliability, and security
  • Support AWS cloud-based databases, including Aurora, RDS for Postgres, MySQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, Oracle, etc
  • AWS PostgreSQL Terraform AWS RDS Proven experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with a strong understanding of PostgreSQL database administration and performance tuning
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automating database administration tasks
  • Solid understanding of database design principles, data modelling, and query optimization
  • Strong knowledge of database security best practices, including user access management, encryption, and data masking
  • Experience in implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions for PostgreSQL databases
  • Familiarity with database monitoring and diagnostic tools
  • Understanding of APIs and their integration with databases
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Follow good practices in creating users and roles, and providing access to the end users
  • Manage, monitor, and optimize PostgreSQL databases deployed on the AWS cloud platform (RDS, Aurora, and EC2)
  • Design and implement database solutions, including schema design, capacity planning, and data partitioning strategies
  • Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for the PostgreSQL databases
  • Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, restores, and database tuning
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data integrity concerns
  • Strong expertise in SQL and hands-on experience with query optimization and performance tuning
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize database queries, schema design, and data access patterns
  • Implement and enforce database security best practices, including user access management, encryption, and data masking
  • Develop and maintain database-related documentation, including standards, procedures, and performance-tuning guidelines
  • Work closely with infrastructure and DevOps teams to ensure smooth database operations, including database provisioning, patching, and upgrades
  • Utilize scripting languages (eg, PowerShell, Bash) to automate routine database administration tasks and enhance operational efficiency
  • Integrate PostgreSQL databases with external systems and applications using APIs.